College comparison

University of Maryland-Baltimore County vs University of Rhode Island

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD	University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI
Acceptance rateUniversity of Rhode Island is more selective	72%	72%
SAT (25–75)	1240–1420	1020–1280
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	10,701	13,381
Avg net price	$16,467	$21,440
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Baltimore, MD	Kingston, RI

Quick answers

Is University of Maryland-Baltimore County or University of Rhode Island harder to get into?

University of Rhode Island is more selective: University of Maryland-Baltimore County's acceptance rate is approximately 72% and University of Rhode Island's is approximately 72% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Maryland-Baltimore County vs University of Rhode Island?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1240–1420 at University of Maryland-Baltimore County and 1020–1280 at University of Rhode Island. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.