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Overview |
UMUC | WSU | ||
| Location | Adelphi, MD | Ogden, UT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,838 | 29,914 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umuc.edu | weber.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMUC | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,488 | $5,471 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,976 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,170 | $9,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $10,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,213 | $5,831 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 100% |
Admission |
UMUC | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
UMUC | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMUC | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 10% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $155 |
Diversity |
UMUC | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 14% |
Students |
UMUC | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UMUC | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland University College is larger than than WSU based on total student enrollment (55,838 students vs. 29,914 students)
UMUC vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMUC or WSU?
- University of Maryland University College is 36.9% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($7,488.00 vs. $5,471.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35% higher at WSU than University of Maryland University College ($16,164.00 vs. $11,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Weber State University than UMUC ($10,525 vs. $16,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Weber State University are 53.5% lower than costs at University of Maryland University College ($9,232 vs. $14,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Weber State University than University of Maryland University College (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Weber State University students is 38.4% larger than aid received University of Maryland University College ($5,831 vs. $4,213)
Which college is harder to get into, UMUC or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or UMUC .
UMUC vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMUC or WSU? 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 WSU and UMUC.
- The graduation rate at WSU is higher than University of Maryland University College (43% vs. 10%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland University College earn on average $5,900 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $48,700)
- Weber State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UMUC graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than UMUC graduates. ($155 vs. $196)
- More WSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMUC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/