- Washington Adventist University is a private school while University of Maryland-Baltimore County (UMBC) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Maryland.
- UMBC has more expensive tuition of $30,308 than Washington Adventist University ($25,200).
- UMBC has tighter acceptance rate of 60.21% than Washington Adventist University (61.39%).
- UMBC is larger with 13,991 students than Washington Adventist University (671 students).
Washington Adventist University View More Rivals | University of Maryland-Baltimore County View More Rivals | |
| #13 in Maryland | Rankings | #141 in National Universities #5 in Maryland |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Takoma Park, MD | Location | Baltimore, MD |
| Known as | UMBC | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $25,200 | Undergraduate | $12,952 Maryland residents $30,308 out-of-state |
| $11,525 | Graduate | $15,840 Maryland residents $25,146 out-of-state |
| $14,125 | Financial Aid | $9,265 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| 61.39% | Acceptance Rate | 60.21% |
| 23.80% | Yield | 26.28% |
| Test Scores | 1,300 SAT, 26 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 671 | Total Students | 13,991 |
| 582 | Undergraduate | 10,625 |
| 89 | Graduate | 3,366 |
| 37 | Online Enrollment | 969 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 50% | Graduation Rate | 70% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 13% | |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $46,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $59,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 400) $4,470 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,871) $7,750 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,970 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,252 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 6 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 32 Full-time 138 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 564 Full-time 355 Part-time |
| 110 Full-time 153 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,001 Full-time 411 Part-time |
| $52,594 for Faculties $60,032 Part-time | Average Salary | $97,301 for Faculties $76,198 Part-time |