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DSC Utah Utah State University WSU BYU TU University of Phoenix-Charlotte Campus Temple Bowie State University Southern Utah University Catholic University of America BYU-I| University of Maryland University College | Utah Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMUC | UVU | ||
| Location | Adelphi, MD | Orem, UT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,838 | 43,099 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umuc.edu | uvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMUC | UVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,488 | $5,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,976 | $17,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,170 | $9,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $9,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,213 | $3,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 100% |
Admission |
UMUC | UVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UMUC | UVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMUC | UVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 10% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $15,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $157 |
Diversity |
UMUC | UVU | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
UMUC | UVU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 15% | ||
Campus |
UMUC | UVU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland University College is larger than than UVU based on total student enrollment (55,838 students vs. 43,099 students)
UMUC vs. UVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMUC or UVU?
- University of Maryland University College is 33.4% more expensive to attend than UVU for in-state tuition ($7,488.00 vs. $5,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.4% higher at UVU than University of Maryland University College ($17,174.00 vs. $11,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utah Valley University than UMUC ($9,346 vs. $16,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utah Valley University are 53.5% lower than costs at University of Maryland University College ($9,234 vs. $14,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utah Valley University than University of Maryland University College (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland University College students is 15.9% larger than aid received Utah Valley University ($4,213 vs. $3,635)
Which college is harder to get into, UMUC or UVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVU or UMUC .
UMUC vs. UVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMUC or UVU? 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 UVU and UMUC.
- The graduation rate at UVU is higher than University of Maryland University College (25% vs. 10%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland University College earn on average $5,300 more per year than UVU graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $49,300)
- Utah Valley University students graduate with a $3,800 lower median federal student loan debt than UMUC graduates. ($15,200 vs. $19,000)
- UVU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than UMUC graduates. ($157 vs. $196)
- More UVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMUC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/