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Overview |
UMES | Institute of American Indian Arts | ||
| Location | Princess Anne, MD | Santa Fe, NM | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,518 | 868 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #923 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umes.edu | iaia.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMES | Institute of American Indian Arts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,637 | $4,926 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,467 | $4,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $11,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,020 | $13,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,705 | $9,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
UMES | Institute of American Indian Arts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,724 | 82 | ||
| Admitted | 5,484 | 82 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.6% | 100%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 74.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Aug 4, 2025 |
Academics |
UMES | Institute of American Indian Arts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMES | Institute of American Indian Arts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
UMES | Institute of American Indian Arts | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 82% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
UMES | Institute of American Indian Arts | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 46% | ||
Campus |
UMES | Institute of American Indian Arts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore is larger than than Institute of American Indian Arts based on total student enrollment (2,518 students vs. 868 students)
UMES vs. Institute of American Indian Arts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMES or Institute of American Indian Arts?
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore is 14.4% more expensive to attend than Institute of American Indian Arts for in-state tuition ($5,637.00 vs. $4,926.00)
- Out of state tuition is 234.3% higher at UMES than Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture ($16,467.00 vs. $4,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Institute of American Indian Arts ($12,020 vs. $13,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Eastern Shore are 11.6% lower than costs at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture ($10,636 vs. $11,868)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Eastern Shore students is 40.8% larger than aid received Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture ($12,705 vs. $9,025)
UMES vs. Institute of American Indian Arts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMES or Institute of American Indian Arts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Institute of American Indian Arts or UMES .
- Institute of American Indian Arts has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than UMES (81.6%)
UMES vs. Institute of American Indian Arts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMES or Institute of American Indian Arts? 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 Institute of American Indian Arts and UMES.
- The graduation rate at UMES is higher than Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture (31% vs. 30%)
- More Institute of American Indian Arts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/