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Overview |
UMUC | GVSU | ||
| Location | Adelphi, MD | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 55,838 | 21,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umuc.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMUC | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,488 | $13,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,976 | $19,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,170 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,213 | $8,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 93% |
Admission |
UMUC | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 17,123 | ||
| Admitted | - | 15,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UMUC | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMUC | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 10% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $258 |
Diversity |
UMUC | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
UMUC | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UMUC | GVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland University College is larger than than GVSU based on total student enrollment (55,838 students vs. 21,648 students)
UMUC vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMUC or GVSU?
- Grand Valley State University is 86.3% more expensive to attend than UMUC for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $7,488.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.8% higher at GVSU than University of Maryland University College ($19,856.00 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 GVSU ($16,957 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 39.7% lower than costs at University of Maryland University College ($10,140 vs. $14,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Valley State University than University of Maryland University College (93% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Valley State University students is 109.1% larger than aid received University of Maryland University College ($8,811 vs. $4,213)
Which college is harder to get into, UMUC or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or UMUC .
UMUC vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMUC or GVSU? 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 GVSU and UMUC.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than University of Maryland University College (63% vs. 10%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland University College earn on average $10,000 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $44,600)
- University of Maryland University College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,000)
- UMUC graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($196 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMUC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/