The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • UMBC has more expensive tuition & fees ($30,308) than SUNY Albany ($28,998).
  • It is harder to admit to SUNY Albany than UMBC.
  • UMBC has a higher submitted SAT score (1,190) than SUNY Albany (1,190).
  • UMBC has higher submitted ACT score (25) than SUNY Albany (25).
  • SUNY Albany has more students with 16,658 students while UMBC has 13,991 students.
  • SUNY Albany has a lower number of students per faculty with 17 to 1 while UMBC's ratio is 18 to 1.
  • SUNY Albany has more full-time faculties with 649 faculties while UMBC has 564 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - SUNY at Albany and University of Maryland-Baltimore County.
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SUNY Albanyvs.UMBC
Albany, New YorkLocationBaltimore, Maryland
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
In-State$10,408
Out-Of-State$28,998
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$12,952
Out-Of-State$30,308
80%% Receiving Financial Aid78%
$10,782Average Amount of Financial Aid$9,265
67.90 %Acceptance Rates80.55 %
15.03 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)23.08 %
1,190SAT Score1,300
25ACT Score26
65 %Graduation Rate70 %
25 %Transfer-out Rate13 %
83 %Retention Rate86 %
16,658Student Population13,991
649Number of Faculties564
17 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio18 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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