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Overview |
UMUC | NCAT | ||
| Location | Adelphi, MD | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,838 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umuc.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMUC | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,488 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,976 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,170 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,213 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 92% |
Admission |
UMUC | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | - | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMUC | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMUC | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 10% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $299 |
Diversity |
UMUC | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 42% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
UMUC | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 41% | ||
Campus |
UMUC | NCAT | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland University College is larger than than NCAT based on total student enrollment (55,838 students vs. 13,487 students)
UMUC vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMUC or NCAT?
- University of Maryland University College is 111.5% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($7,488.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.4% higher at NCAT than University of Maryland University College ($17,050.00 vs. $11,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than UMUC ($9,189 vs. $16,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 54.4% lower than costs at University of Maryland University College ($9,179 vs. $14,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than University of Maryland University College (92% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 139.3% larger than aid received University of Maryland University College ($10,082 vs. $4,213)
Which college is harder to get into, UMUC or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or UMUC .
UMUC vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMUC or NCAT? 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 NCAT and UMUC.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than University of Maryland University College (41% vs. 10%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland University College earn on average $16,500 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $38,100)
- University of Maryland University College students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($19,000 vs. $29,000)
- UMUC graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($196 vs. $299)
- More UMUC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/