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Overview |
UMES | F&M | ||
| Location | Princess Anne, MD | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,844 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umes.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMES | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,637 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,467 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,595 | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,530 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
UMES | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,032 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 7,258 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/19 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1010 | 1298/1460 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UMES | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMES | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
UMES | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
UMES | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 59% | ||
Campus |
UMES | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (2,844 students vs. 1,911 students)
UMES vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMES or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 1,109.5% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 314% higher at F&M than University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($68,180.00 vs. $16,467.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than F&M ($14,595 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Eastern Shore are 46.4% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($10,636 vs. $15,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Franklin and Marshall College (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 265.2% larger than aid received University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($45,764 vs. $12,530)
UMES vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMES or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or UMES .
- UMES has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than F&M (31.8%)
UMES vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMES or F&M? 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 F&M and UMES.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than University of Maryland Eastern Shore (85% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $21,500 more per year than UMES graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $40,400)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UMES graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than UMES graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/