UMES vs. Shepherds Theological Seminary

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne, MD with Shepherds Theological Seminary in Cary, NC on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

University of Maryland Eastern Shore is larger than Shepherds Theological Seminary based on total student enrollment (3,177 students vs. 201 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Maryland Eastern Shore is located in Princess Anne, MD (Distant Town setting); Shepherds Theological Seminary is in Cary, NC (Rural Fringe setting).
• University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Shepherds Theological Seminary is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Maryland Eastern Shore 11:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherds Theological Seminary are 25.5% lower than at University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($8,456 vs. $11,351).
• Out-of-state tuition is 194.2% higher at UMES than at Shepherds Theological Seminary (about $13,282 more per year; $20,122 vs. $6,840).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than at Shepherds Theological Seminary (98% vs. 0%).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at UMES, open admission at Shepherds Theological Seminary.
• Typical fall application deadline: UMES Jun 1, 2027.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.