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Overview |
Athens State University | UMES | ||
| Location | Athens, AL | Princess Anne, MD | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,894 | 2,518 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #923 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | athens.edu | umes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Athens State University | UMES | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $5,637 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $16,467 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $10,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $12,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $12,705 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Athens State University | UMES | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,724 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Athens State University | UMES | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Athens State University | UMES | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,534 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $279 |
Diversity |
Athens State University | UMES | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 78% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 75% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Athens State University | UMES | ||
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| % In-State | - | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 18% | ||
Campus |
Athens State University | UMES | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Athens State University is larger than than UMES based on total student enrollment (2,894 students vs. 2,518 students)
Athens State University vs. UMES Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Athens State University or UMES?
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore is ?% more expensive to attend than Athens State University for in-state tuition ($5,637.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at UMES than Athens State University ($16,467.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Athens State University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Eastern Shore students is ?% larger than aid received Athens State University ($12,705 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Athens State University or UMES? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMES or Athens State University .
Athens State University vs. UMES Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Athens State University or UMES? 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 UMES and Athens State University.
- Graduates from Athens State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than UMES graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $40,400)
- Athens State University students graduate with a $8,466 lower median federal student loan debt than UMES graduates. ($18,534 vs. $27,000)
- Athens State University graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than UMES graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More Athens State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/