University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) vs DeVry-Illinois

When it comes to higher education, University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) and DeVry University-Illinois (DUI) stand out as two distinct institutions with unique offerings. UMGC, a public university with a global reach, boasts an open admissions policy, making it accessible to a wide range of students. In contrast, DUI, a private university, has a more selective admissions process. While UMGC excels in business, management, and information technology programs, DUI specializes in technology, engineering, and healthcare fields. Both universities cater to diverse student populations, with UMGC having a higher percentage of online learners and DUI attracting more traditional on-campus students. While UMGC has a higher graduation rate, DUI offers a more intimate learning environment with smaller class sizes. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to discover more key differences and make an informed decision about which university aligns best with your academic goals and preferences.

	DeVry University-Illinois	University of Maryland Global Campus
Overview
Location	Naperville, Illinois	Adelphi, Maryland
Campus setting	City: Midsize	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (For Profit)	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	62.0%	52.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	45.5%	Open Admission
Application fees	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $30	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	5,661
Total number of admissions given out	2,577
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,971
Yield rate	76.5%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A
High school GPA	Required	N/A
Recommendation letters	Not required	N/A
High school transcript	Not required	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$38,444	In state: $29,702 Out of state: $34,334
Average net price	$29,115	$16,228
Tuition	$16,448	In state: $7,344 Out of state: $11,976
Room & board
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	98.0% Average amount $6,866	39.0% Average amount $5,824
Students receiving federal student loan	85.0% Average amount $7,897	33.0% Average amount $5,694
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	1.0% Average amount $15,445

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	19,866 Men 34.4% Women 65.6%	45,100 Men 54.4% Women 45.6%
Graduate students	3,128 Men 38.2% Women 61.8%	10,223 Men 45.5% Women 54.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	93.6%	61.8%
International students	0.4%	2.0%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	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	Texas Illinois Pennsylvania New York Ohio	Maryland California New York District of Columbia Virginia

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Health Professions Computer and Information Science Engineering Technologies Law Enforcement and Firefighting	Business Liberal Arts Computer and Information Science Health Professions Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	39:1	18:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	41.9%	21.4%
Dropout rate	37.4%	39.3%
Transferred out	20.1%	35.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Management Information Systems and Services (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $69,338 Year 3: $78,577 Management Information Systems and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $65,756 Year 2: $66,885 Year 3: $73,133 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $68,726 Year 2: $66,592 Year 3: $72,885 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,951 Year 2: $61,702 Year 3: $67,529 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $61,144 Year 2: $64,686 Year 3: $66,091 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,308 Year 2: $58,673 Year 3: $66,013 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $67,937 Year 2: $59,350 Year 3: $63,661 Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $52,602 Year 2: $54,192 Year 3: $63,401 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,102 Year 2: $58,714 Year 3: $62,826 Accounting and Related Services (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $58,051 Year 2: $54,696 Year 3: $61,220	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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