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Overview |
UMUC | RIC | ||
| Location | Adelphi, MD | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 55,838 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umuc.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMUC | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,488 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,976 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,170 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,213 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 62% |
Admission |
UMUC | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UMUC | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMUC | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 10% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $219 |
Diversity |
UMUC | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 8% |
Students |
UMUC | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 20% | ||
Campus |
UMUC | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland University College is larger than than RIC based on total student enrollment (55,838 students vs. 5,787 students)
UMUC vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMUC or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 26.6% more expensive to attend than UMUC for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $7,488.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.9% higher at RIC than University of Maryland University College ($25,014.00 vs. $11,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than UMUC ($11,014 vs. $16,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 5.6% lower than costs at University of Maryland University College ($13,414 vs. $14,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island College than University of Maryland University College (62% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is 78.9% larger than aid received University of Maryland University College ($7,537 vs. $4,213)
Which college is harder to get into, UMUC or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or UMUC .
UMUC vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMUC or RIC? 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 RIC and UMUC.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than University of Maryland University College (44% vs. 10%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland University College earn on average $12,600 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $42,000)
- University of Maryland University College students graduate with a $2,200 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($19,000 vs. $21,200)
- UMUC graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($196 vs. $219)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMUC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/