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Overview |
KY State | UMES | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Princess Anne, MD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 2,518 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | #923 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | umes.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | UMES | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $5,637 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $16,467 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $10,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $12,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $12,705 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
KY State | UMES | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 6,724 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 5,484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 81.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | 16/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | 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 |
KY State | UMES | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | UMES | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
KY State | UMES | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 27% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 75% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
KY State | UMES | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 18% | ||
Campus |
KY State | UMES | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore is larger than than KY State based on total student enrollment (2,518 students vs. 1,726 students)
KY State vs. UMES Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or UMES?
- Kentucky State University is 39.3% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($7,854.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.4% higher at UMES than Kentucky State University ($16,467.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than UMES ($11,473 vs. $12,020)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 31.7% lower than costs at University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($8,076 vs. $10,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Kentucky State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Eastern Shore students is 53.9% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($12,705 vs. $8,257)
KY State vs. UMES Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or UMES? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMES or KY State .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky State University (931) is 97 points higher than at UMES (834)
- Incoming KY State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at UMES (17)
- Accepted freshman UMES students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.07) than students at KY State (2.72)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than UMES (81.6%)
KY State vs. UMES Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State 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 KY State.
- The graduation rate at UMES is higher than Kentucky State University (31% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Eastern Shore earn on average $9,400 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $31,000)
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- UMES graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More KY State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (24% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/