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Overview |
Colorado Mountain College | UMES | ||
| Location | Glenwood Springs, CO | Princess Anne, MD | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,184 | 2,518 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #923 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coloradomtn.edu | umes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado Mountain College | UMES | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,280 | $5,637 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,520 | $16,467 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $10,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,092 | $12,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,375 | $12,705 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Colorado Mountain College | UMES | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,724 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 81.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Colorado Mountain College | UMES | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado Mountain College | UMES | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $279 |
Diversity |
Colorado Mountain College | UMES | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 69% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 75% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Colorado Mountain College | UMES | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Colorado Mountain College | 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
- Colorado Mountain College is larger than than UMES based on total student enrollment (5,184 students vs. 2,518 students)
Colorado Mountain College vs. UMES Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado Mountain College or UMES?
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore is 20.4% more expensive to attend than Colorado Mountain College for in-state tuition ($5,637.00 vs. $4,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.9% higher at UMES than Colorado Mountain College ($16,467.00 vs. $11,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Mountain College than UMES ($6,092 vs. $12,020)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Eastern Shore are 6.4% lower than costs at Colorado Mountain College ($10,636 vs. $11,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Colorado Mountain College (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Eastern Shore students is 72.3% larger than aid received Colorado Mountain College ($12,705 vs. $7,375)
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado Mountain College or UMES? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMES or Colorado Mountain College .
Colorado Mountain College vs. UMES Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado Mountain College 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 Colorado Mountain College.
- Graduates from University of Maryland Eastern Shore earn on average $5,700 more per year than Colorado Mountain College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $34,700)
- Colorado Mountain College students graduate with a $18,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UMES graduates. ($8,750 vs. $27,000)
- Colorado Mountain College graduates are paying $189 less per month on federal student loans than UMES graduates. ($90 vs. $279)
- More Colorado Mountain College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/