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K-State ESU University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska Arkansas Iowa TU University of Missouri-Kansas City UALR Johnson County Community College University of Phoenix-Charlotte Campus OU| University of Kansas | University of Maryland University College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KU | UMUC | ||
| Location | Lawrence, KS | Adelphi, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,708 | 55,838 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ku.edu | umuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
KU | UMUC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,092 | $7,488 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,960 | $11,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,136 | $14,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,950 | $16,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,140 | $4,213 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 51% |
Admission |
KU | UMUC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,204 | - | ||
| Admitted | 14,234 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
KU | UMUC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KU | UMUC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 10% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $196 |
Diversity |
KU | UMUC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
KU | UMUC | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 59% | ||
Campus |
KU | UMUC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland University College is larger than than KU based on total student enrollment (55,838 students vs. 26,708 students)
KU vs. UMUC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KU or UMUC?
- University of Kansas is 34.8% more expensive to attend than UMUC for in-state tuition ($10,092.00 vs. $7,488.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.1% higher at KU than University of Maryland University College ($26,960.00 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 KU ($16,957 vs. $18,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kansas are 39.8% lower than costs at University of Maryland University College ($10,136 vs. $14,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kansas than University of Maryland University College (87% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kansas students is 164.4% larger than aid received University of Maryland University College ($11,140 vs. $4,213)
Which college is harder to get into, KU or UMUC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMUC or KU .
KU vs. UMUC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KU 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 KU.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than University of Maryland University College (61% vs. 10%)
- Graduates of University of Kansas and UMUC have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($54,600 vs. $54,600)
- University of Maryland University College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than KU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $20,500)
- UMUC graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than KU graduates. ($196 vs. $211)
- More KU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMUC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/