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Overview |
UMES | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Princess Anne, MD | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,518 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #923 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umes.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
UMES | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,637 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,467 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,020 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,705 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
UMES | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,724 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 5,484 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.6% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1010 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UMES | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMES | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $191 |
Diversity |
UMES | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
UMES | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UMES | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (2,518 students vs. 1,775 students)
UMES vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMES or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 439.4% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($30,408.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.7% higher at LGCNHS than University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($30,408.00 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 LGCNHS ($12,020 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Eastern Shore are 3.4% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($10,636 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Eastern Shore students is 107.2% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($12,705 vs. $6,133)
UMES vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMES or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or UMES .
- UMES has a higher acceptance rate (81.6%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
UMES vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMES or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and UMES.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $10,900 more per year than UMES graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $40,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UMES graduates. ($18,500 vs. $27,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than UMES graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/