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Overview |
Goldey-Beacom College | UMES | ||
| Location | Wilmington, DE | Princess Anne, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,012 | 2,518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #923 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbc.edu | umes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goldey-Beacom College | UMES | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,050 | $5,637 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,050 | $16,467 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $10,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,454 | $12,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,739 | $12,705 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Goldey-Beacom College | UMES | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 625 | 6,724 | ||
| Admitted | 392 | 5,484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 81.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Goldey-Beacom College | UMES | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goldey-Beacom College | UMES | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,675 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
Goldey-Beacom College | UMES | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 43% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 75% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Goldey-Beacom College | UMES | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Goldey-Beacom College | UMES | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore is larger than than Goldey-Beacom College based on total student enrollment (2,518 students vs. 1,012 students)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. UMES Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goldey-Beacom College or UMES?
- Goldey Beacom College is 131.5% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($13,050.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at UMES than Goldey Beacom College ($16,467.00 vs. $13,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Goldey-Beacom College ($12,020 vs. $13,454)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Eastern Shore are 9.1% lower than costs at Goldey Beacom College ($10,636 vs. $11,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Goldey Beacom College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Eastern Shore students is 30.5% larger than aid received Goldey Beacom College ($12,705 vs. $9,739)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. UMES Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goldey-Beacom College or UMES? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMES or Goldey-Beacom College .
- Accepted freshman UMES students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.07) than students at Goldey-Beacom College (2.9)
- UMES has a higher acceptance rate (81.6%) than Goldey-Beacom College (62.7%)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. UMES Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goldey-Beacom College 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 Goldey-Beacom College.
- The graduation rate at Goldey-Beacom College is higher than University of Maryland Eastern Shore (50% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Goldey Beacom College earn on average $4,200 more per year than UMES graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $40,400)
- Goldey Beacom College students graduate with a $3,325 lower median federal student loan debt than UMES graduates. ($23,675 vs. $27,000)
- Goldey-Beacom College graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than UMES graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Goldey-Beacom College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/