University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) vs IU-Bloomington

When it comes to higher education, University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) and Indiana University-Bloomington (IU-Bloomington) stand out as two distinct and reputable institutions. UMGC, known for its open admissions policy, boasts a 100% acceptance rate, making it an accessible option for students from all backgrounds. In contrast, IU-Bloomington, with its selective admissions process, has an acceptance rate of 79%. Both universities offer a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs, with UMGC specializing in online and blended learning, while IU-Bloomington emphasizes traditional on-campus instruction. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details about these institutions, including popular majors, student body demographics, graduation rates, and more, to help you make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	Indiana University-Bloomington	University of Maryland Global Campus
Overview
Location	Bloomington, Indiana	Adelphi, Maryland
Campus setting	City: Small	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	90.0%	52.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	85.0%	Open Admission
Application fees	Undergraduate: $65 Graduate: $70	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	1160 - 1380	N/A
ACT range	26 - 32	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	39.0%
Students submitting ACT score	23.0%
Total number of applicants	46,498
Total number of admissions given out	39,543
Admitted students who chose to enroll	9,482
Yield rate	24.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A
High school GPA	Not required	N/A
Recommendation letters	Not required	N/A
High school transcript	Not required	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $27,299 Out of state: $54,318	In state: $29,702 Out of state: $34,334
Average net price	$13,386	$16,228
Tuition	In state: $9,913 Out of state: $36,932	In state: $7,344 Out of state: $11,976
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,798 Meal plan: $4,300
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	67.0% Average amount $11,608	39.0% Average amount $5,824
Students receiving federal student loan	30.0% Average amount $5,040	33.0% Average amount $5,694
Students taking out private loans	7.0% Average amount $19,336	1.0% Average amount $15,445

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	34,253 Men 50.1% Women 49.9%	45,100 Men 54.4% Women 45.6%
Graduate students	11,075 Men 53.1% Women 46.9%	10,223 Men 45.5% Women 54.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	43.6%	61.8%
International students	10.4%	2.0%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	13,484	N/A
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	N/A
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Indiana Illinois New Jersey California New York	Maryland California New York District of Columbia Virginia

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Public Administration and Social Service Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Computer and Information Science Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Business Liberal Arts Computer and Information Science Health Professions Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	17:1	18:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	80.8%	21.4%
Dropout rate	7.9%	39.3%
Transferred out	10.2%	35.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $111,595 Year 2: $114,366 Year 3: $123,644 Optometry (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $95,538 Year 2: $108,370 Year 3: $115,751 Human Computer Interaction (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $76,640 Year 2: $80,355 Year 3: $97,668 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $101,331 Year 2: $76,460 Year 3: $88,260 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $70,263 Year 2: $70,596 Year 3: $82,012 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $73,288 Year 2: $67,869 Year 3: $81,338 Chemistry (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $79,011 Year 2: $61,516 Year 3: $79,545 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,371 Year 2: $65,832 Year 3: $78,226 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $66,745 Year 2: $61,516 Year 3: $75,109 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $73,446 Year 3: $74,650	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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