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Overview |
Alabama State | UMES | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Princess Anne, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 2,518 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #923 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | umes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | UMES | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $5,637 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $16,467 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $10,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $12,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $12,705 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama State | UMES | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 6,724 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 5,484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 81.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 16/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 840/1010 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama State | UMES | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | UMES | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | UMES | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 75% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama State | UMES | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | UMES | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than UMES based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 2,518 students)
Alabama State vs. UMES Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or UMES?
- Alabama State University is 47.7% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Alabama State than University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($16,656.00 vs. $16,467.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Alabama State ($12,020 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 75.8% lower than costs at University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($6,050 vs. $10,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Alabama State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Eastern Shore students is 26.7% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($12,705 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. UMES Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or UMES? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMES or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Alabama State University (844) is 10 points higher than at UMES (834)
- Incoming Alabama State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at UMES (17)
- Accepted freshman UMES students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.07) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than UMES (81.6%)
Alabama State vs. UMES Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or UMES? 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 UMES and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at UMES is higher than Alabama State University (31% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Eastern Shore earn on average $10,900 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $29,500)
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore students graduate with a $5,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,091)
- UMES graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More UMES graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (23% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/