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Overview |
UMES | Fairfax University of America | ||
| Location | Princess Anne, MD | Fairfax, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,518 | 43 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #923 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umes.edu | fxua.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMES | Fairfax University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,637 | $10,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,467 | $10,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $6,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,020 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,705 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
UMES | Fairfax University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,724 | 378 | ||
| Admitted | 5,484 | 4 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.6% | 1.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 16/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMES | Fairfax University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMES | Fairfax University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
UMES | Fairfax University of America | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UMES | Fairfax University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UMES | Fairfax University of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore is larger than than Fairfax University of America based on total student enrollment (2,518 students vs. 43 students)
UMES vs. Fairfax University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMES or Fairfax University of America?
- Fairfax University of America is 79.7% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($10,128.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.6% higher at UMES than Fairfax University of America ($16,467.00 vs. $10,128.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairfax University of America are 55% lower than costs at University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($6,860 vs. $10,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Fairfax University of America (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Eastern Shore students is ?% larger than aid received Fairfax University of America ($12,705 vs. $0)
UMES vs. Fairfax University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMES or Fairfax University of America? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairfax University of America or UMES .
- UMES has a higher acceptance rate (81.6%) than Fairfax University of America (1.1%)
UMES vs. Fairfax University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMES or Fairfax University of America? 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 Fairfax University of America and UMES.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/