by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a UMO degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how UMO measures up.
UMO is ranked #1,693 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D+. Within North Carolina, it ranks #79 of 124 for value.
These UMO majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Applied Psychology | #11 of 30 |
| Accounting / Finance | #21 of 43 |
| Accounting and Business/Management | #21 of 43 |
| Agricultural Business | #28 of 41 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | #37 of 79 |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | #44 of 54 |
| Teacher Education | #44 of 54 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | #62 of 82 |
| Social Studies Education | #87 of 160 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | #116 of 163 |
Below is the detailed UMO value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
University of Mount Olive is ranked #41 out of #128 in North Carolina for quality and #79 out of #124 for North Carolina value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the UMO financial aid page to be sure.
University of Mount Olive is ranked #1,693 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, University of Mount Olive is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at UMO costs about $21,022. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $84,087 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $38,569 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $18,853 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $21,022 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $84,087 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the UMO net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What UMO costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a UMO degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $154,276 | — | — |
| All Students | $84,087 | #1,693 | D+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $75,412 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $154,276 | — | — |
| All Students | $84,087 | #79 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $75,412 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at UMO shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14,775 |
| $30K–$48K | $12,115 |
| $48K–$75K | $18,062 |
| $75K–$110K | $15,969 |
| Over $110K | $21,442 |
About 89% of UMO undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $13,587 per year. Get more details on the UMO financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the UMO net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.