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Overview |
UMES | Wingate University | ||
| Location | Princess Anne, MD | Wingate, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,518 | 3,396 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #923 | #825 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umes.edu | wingate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMES | Wingate University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,637 | $40,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,467 | $40,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,020 | $18,823 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,705 | $36,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
UMES | Wingate University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,724 | 20,292 | ||
| Admitted | 5,484 | 17,482 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.6% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 4.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/19 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1010 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
UMES | Wingate University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMES | Wingate University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
UMES | Wingate University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
UMES | Wingate University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 43% | ||
Campus |
UMES | Wingate University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wingate University is larger than than UMES based on total student enrollment (3,396 students vs. 2,518 students)
UMES vs. Wingate University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMES or Wingate University?
- Wingate University is 622.1% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($40,706.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.2% higher at Wingate University than University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($40,706.00 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 Wingate University ($12,020 vs. $18,823)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wingate University are 1.8% lower than costs at University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($10,444 vs. $10,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Wingate University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 185.4% larger than aid received University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($36,262 vs. $12,705)
UMES vs. Wingate University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMES or Wingate University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wingate University or UMES .
- The average SAT score at Wingate University (1040) is 206 points higher than at UMES (834)
- Incoming Wingate University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UMES (17)
- Accepted freshman Wingate University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at UMES (3.07)
- Wingate University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than UMES (81.6%)
UMES vs. Wingate University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMES or Wingate 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 Wingate University and UMES.
- The graduation rate at Wingate University is higher than University of Maryland Eastern Shore (53% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $12,500 more per year than UMES graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $40,400)
- Wingate University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than UMES graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wingate University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UMES graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Wingate University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/