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Overview |
UMES | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Princess Anne, MD | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,518 | 14,208 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #923 | #951 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umes.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMES | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,637 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,467 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,020 | $14,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,705 | $7,849 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
UMES | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,724 | 6,131 | ||
| Admitted | 5,484 | 5,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.6% | 88.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 25.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/19 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1010 | 960/1100 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UMES | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMES | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $193 |
Diversity |
UMES | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UMES | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UMES | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| 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 Houston Downtown is larger than than UMES based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 2,518 students)
UMES vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMES or University of Houston-Downtown?
- University of Houston Downtown is 10.9% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($6,252.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at UMES than University of Houston Downtown ($16,467.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than University of Houston-Downtown ($12,020 vs. $14,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 7.6% lower than costs at University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($9,882 vs. $10,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than University of Houston Downtown (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Eastern Shore students is 61.9% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($12,705 vs. $7,849)
UMES vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMES or University of Houston-Downtown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Houston-Downtown or UMES .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston Downtown (894) is 60 points higher than at UMES (834)
- Incoming University of Houston-Downtown students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at UMES (17)
- Accepted freshman University of Houston-Downtown students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at UMES (3.07)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than UMES (81.6%)
UMES vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMES or University of Houston-Downtown? 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 University of Houston-Downtown and UMES.
- The graduation rate at UMES is higher than University of Houston Downtown (31% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $7,000 more per year than UMES graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $40,400)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UMES graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than UMES graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More University of Houston-Downtown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/