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Overview |
BC | UMUC | ||
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Adelphi, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,057 | 55,838 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | broward.edu | umuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | UMUC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,968 | $7,488 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,402 | $11,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,500 | $14,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,252 | $16,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,131 | $4,213 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 51% |
Admission |
BC | UMUC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
BC | UMUC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | UMUC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 10% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | $196 |
Diversity |
BC | UMUC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
BC | UMUC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 59% | ||
Campus |
BC | UMUC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland University College is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (55,838 students vs. 30,057 students)
BC vs. UMUC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or UMUC?
- University of Maryland University College is 280.5% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($7,488.00 vs. $1,968.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.8% higher at UMUC than Broward College ($11,976.00 vs. $7,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Broward College than UMUC ($15,252 vs. $16,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland University College are 37.6% lower than costs at Broward College ($14,170 vs. $19,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Broward College than University of Maryland University College (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Broward College students is 45.5% larger than aid received University of Maryland University College ($6,131 vs. $4,213)
Which college is harder to get into, BC or UMUC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMUC or BC .
BC vs. UMUC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or UMUC? 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 UMUC and BC.
- Graduates from University of Maryland University College earn on average $17,200 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $37,400)
- Broward College students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UMUC graduates. ($6,000 vs. $19,000)
- BC graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than UMUC graduates. ($62 vs. $196)
- More UMUC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/