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Overview |
CSU | UMES | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Princess Anne, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 2,518 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #923 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | umes.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | UMES | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $5,637 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $16,467 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $12,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $12,705 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | UMES | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 6,724 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 5,484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 81.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 16/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 840/1010 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | UMES | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | UMES | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSU | UMES | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 75% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | UMES | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 18% | ||
Campus |
CSU | UMES | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (2,518 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. UMES Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or UMES?
- Chicago State University is 35.8% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.1% higher at UMES than Chicago State University ($16,467.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than UMES ($6,446 vs. $12,020)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Eastern Shore are 29.7% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($10,636 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 25.1% larger than aid received University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($15,891 vs. $12,705)
CSU vs. UMES Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or UMES? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMES or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Chicago State University (875) is 41 points higher than at UMES (834)
- Incoming CSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at UMES (17)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at UMES (3.07)
- UMES has a higher acceptance rate (81.6%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. UMES Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at UMES is higher than Chicago State University (31% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Eastern Shore earn on average $2,100 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $38,300)
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,250)
- UMES graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($279 vs. $323)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (25% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/