Northcentral University (NCU) vs University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC)

Northcentral University and University of Maryland Global Campus, both reputable online universities, offer a wide range of programs and cater to diverse student populations. However, there are some key differences between the two institutions. Northcentral University has a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for students with varying academic backgrounds. In contrast, University of Maryland Global Campus boasts a higher graduation rate, indicating a strong commitment to student success. While Northcentral University excels in programs like business and psychology, University of Maryland Global Campus shines in fields such as information technology and cybersecurity. Explore the detailed comparison table below to delve into further distinctions between these two online learning powerhouses and make an informed decision that aligns with your academic goals and preferences.

	Northcentral University	University of Maryland Global Campus
Overview
Location	La Jolla, California	Adelphi, Maryland
Campus setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Public
Calendar system	Non Traditional	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate		52.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	N/A	Open Admission
Application fees		Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants
Total number of admissions given out
Admitted students who chose to enroll
Yield rate
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	Not required
High school GPA	N/A	N/A
Recommendation letters	N/A	N/A
High school transcript	N/A	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price		In state: $29,702 Out of state: $34,334
Average net price		$16,228
Tuition		In state: $7,344 Out of state: $11,976
Room & board
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)		39.0% Average amount $5,824
Students receiving federal student loan		33.0% Average amount $5,694
Students taking out private loans		1.0% Average amount $15,445

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	158 Men 36.1% Women 63.9%	45,100 Men 54.4% Women 45.6%
Graduate students	12,490 Men 24.5% Women 75.5%	10,223 Men 45.5% Women 54.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	61.8%
International students	N/A	2.0%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	N/A
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	N/A
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Maryland California New York District of Columbia Virginia

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Business Psychology Health Professions Computer and Information Science	Business Liberal Arts Computer and Information Science Health Professions Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	1:1	18:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	N/A	21.4%
Dropout rate	N/A	39.3%
Transferred out	N/A	35.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $85,603 Year 2: $102,335 Year 3: $101,135 Psychology, General (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $69,049 Year 2: $86,867 Year 3: $87,655 Education, General (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $67,064 Year 2: $70,232 Year 3: $69,903 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $60,771 Year 3: $59,526 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $48,562 Year 2: $49,990 Year 3: $51,801 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $44,018 Year 2: $47,312 Year 3: $46,701 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $41,105 Year 2: $39,729 Year 3: $40,509 Psychology, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $43,592 Year 2: $44,542 Year 3: $38,601 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $36,926 Education, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,518 Year 3: N/A	Business/Commerce, General (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $103,078 Year 3: $107,564 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $87,350 Year 2: $89,921 Year 3: $97,293 Management Information Systems and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $83,768 Year 3: $94,669 Information Science/Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $81,658 Year 2: $87,025 Year 3: $94,423 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $81,077 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $88,008 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $89,702 Year 2: $87,068 Year 3: $87,604 Biotechnology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $68,827 Year 2: $75,921 Year 3: $82,324 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,028 Year 2: $66,302 Year 3: $78,894 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $74,590 Year 2: $72,006 Year 3: $77,920 International Business (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $68,389 Year 2: $69,338 Year 3: $77,500

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