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Overview |
UMUC | Bethany College | ||
| Location | Adelphi, MD | Bethany, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 55,838 | 623 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umuc.edu | bethanywv.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMUC | Bethany College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,488 | $30,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,976 | $30,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,170 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $17,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,213 | $30,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 100% |
Admission |
UMUC | Bethany College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,651 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UMUC | Bethany College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMUC | Bethany College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 10% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $30,884 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $319 |
Diversity |
UMUC | Bethany College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 20% |
Students |
UMUC | Bethany College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 68% | ||
Campus |
UMUC | Bethany College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland University College is larger than than Bethany College based on total student enrollment (55,838 students vs. 623 students)
UMUC vs. Bethany College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMUC or Bethany College?
- Bethany College is 310.3% more expensive to attend than UMUC for in-state tuition ($30,720.00 vs. $7,488.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.5% higher at Bethany College than University of Maryland University College ($30,720.00 vs. $11,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland University College than Bethany College ($16,957 vs. $17,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany College are 19.1% lower than costs at University of Maryland University College ($11,900 vs. $14,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College than University of Maryland University College (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 612.2% larger than aid received University of Maryland University College ($30,005 vs. $4,213)
Which college is harder to get into, UMUC or Bethany College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethany College or UMUC .
UMUC vs. Bethany College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMUC or Bethany College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Bethany College and UMUC.
- The graduation rate at Bethany College is higher than University of Maryland University College (48% vs. 10%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland University College earn on average $10,600 more per year than Bethany College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $44,000)
- University of Maryland University College students graduate with a $11,884 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $30,884)
- UMUC graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($196 vs. $319)
- More Bethany College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMUC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/