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Overview |
UMUC | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Adelphi, MD | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,838 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umuc.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
UMUC | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,488 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,976 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,170 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,213 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 50% |
Admission |
UMUC | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 593 | ||
| Admitted | - | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UMUC | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMUC | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 10% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $191 |
Diversity |
UMUC | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
UMUC | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UMUC | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland University College is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (55,838 students vs. 1,775 students)
UMUC vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMUC or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 306.1% more expensive to attend than UMUC for in-state tuition ($30,408.00 vs. $7,488.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.9% higher at LGCNHS than University of Maryland University College ($30,408.00 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 LGCNHS ($16,957 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 28.8% lower than costs at University of Maryland University College ($11,000 vs. $14,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland University College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (51% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students is 45.6% larger than aid received University of Maryland University College ($6,133 vs. $4,213)
Which college is harder to get into, UMUC or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or UMUC .
UMUC vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMUC or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and UMUC.
- Graduates from University of Maryland University College earn on average $3,300 more per year than LGCNHS graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $51,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than UMUC graduates. ($18,500 vs. $19,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UMUC graduates. ($191 vs. $196)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMUC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/