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Overview |
UMES | Jackson State University | ||
| Location | Princess Anne, MD | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,518 | 6,906 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #923 | #961 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umes.edu | jsums.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMES | Jackson State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,637 | $8,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,467 | $8,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $10,445 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,020 | $15,292 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,705 | $8,694 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
UMES | Jackson State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,724 | 12,583 | ||
| Admitted | 5,484 | 11,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.6% | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/19 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1010 | 1073/1210 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UMES | Jackson State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMES | Jackson State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
UMES | Jackson State University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UMES | Jackson State University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 72% | ||
Campus |
UMES | Jackson State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jackson State University is larger than than UMES based on total student enrollment (6,906 students vs. 2,518 students)
UMES vs. Jackson State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMES or Jackson State University?
- Jackson State University is 46.7% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($8,270.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.1% higher at UMES than Jackson State University ($16,467.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Jackson State University ($12,020 vs. $15,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jackson State University are 1.8% lower than costs at University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($10,445 vs. $10,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Jackson State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Eastern Shore students is 46.1% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($12,705 vs. $8,694)
UMES vs. Jackson State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMES or Jackson State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jackson State University or UMES .
- The average SAT score at Jackson State University (910) is 76 points higher than at UMES (834)
- Incoming Jackson State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at UMES (17)
- Accepted freshman Jackson State University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at UMES (3.07)
- Jackson State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than UMES (81.6%)
UMES vs. Jackson State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMES or Jackson State University? 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 Jackson State University and UMES.
- The graduation rate at Jackson State University is higher than University of Maryland Eastern Shore (40% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Eastern Shore earn on average $7,600 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $32,800)
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- UMES graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Jackson State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/