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Overview |
University of Alaska Southeast | UMES | ||
| Location | Juneau, AK | Princess Anne, MD | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,923 | 2,518 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #923 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alaska.edu | umes.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alaska Southeast | UMES | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,616 | $5,637 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,200 | $16,467 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,830 | $10,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,823 | $12,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,177 | $12,705 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Alaska Southeast | UMES | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 466 | 6,724 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 5,484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7%Open | 81.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 56.5%Open | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Alaska Southeast | UMES | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alaska Southeast | UMES | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $173 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Alaska Southeast | UMES | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 47% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 75% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 1% |
Students |
University of Alaska Southeast | UMES | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 18% | ||
Campus |
University of Alaska Southeast | 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 University of Alaska Southeast based on total student enrollment (2,518 students vs. 1,923 students)
University of Alaska Southeast vs. UMES Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alaska Southeast or UMES?
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore is 0.4% more expensive to attend than University of Alaska Southeast for in-state tuition ($5,637.00 vs. $5,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at University of Alaska Southeast than University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($19,200.00 vs. $16,467.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alaska Southeast than UMES ($9,823 vs. $12,020)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alaska Southeast are 8.2% lower than costs at University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($9,830 vs. $10,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than University of Alaska Southeast (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Eastern Shore students is 55.4% larger than aid received University of Alaska Southeast ($12,705 vs. $8,177)
University of Alaska Southeast vs. UMES Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alaska Southeast or UMES? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMES or University of Alaska Southeast .
- UMES has a higher acceptance rate (81.6%) than University of Alaska Southeast (62.7%)
University of Alaska Southeast vs. UMES Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alaska Southeast 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 University of Alaska Southeast.
- The graduation rate at UMES is higher than University of Alaska Southeast (31% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Eastern Shore earn on average $1,600 more per year than University of Alaska Southeast graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $38,800)
- University of Alaska Southeast students graduate with a $10,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UMES graduates. ($16,750 vs. $27,000)
- University of Alaska Southeast graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than UMES graduates. ($173 vs. $279)
- More University of Alaska Southeast graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/