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Overview |
UMES | Kent State University at Ashtabula | ||
| Location | Princess Anne, MD | Ashtabula, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,518 | 1,723 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #923 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umes.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMES | Kent State University at Ashtabula | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,637 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,467 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,020 | $11,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,705 | $5,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
UMES | Kent State University at Ashtabula | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,724 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,484 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMES | Kent State University at Ashtabula | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMES | Kent State University at Ashtabula | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $267 |
Diversity |
UMES | Kent State University at Ashtabula | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UMES | Kent State University at Ashtabula | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UMES | Kent State University at Ashtabula | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore is larger than than Kent State University at Ashtabula based on total student enrollment (2,518 students vs. 1,723 students)
UMES vs. Kent State University at Ashtabula Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMES or Kent State University at Ashtabula?
- Kent State University at Ashtabula is 23.5% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($6,962.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at UMES than Kent State University at Ashtabula ($16,467.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Ashtabula than UMES ($11,351 vs. $12,020)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Ashtabula are 19.7% lower than costs at University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($8,882 vs. $10,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Kent State University at Ashtabula (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Eastern Shore students is 125% larger than aid received Kent State University at Ashtabula ($12,705 vs. $5,647)
Which college is harder to get into, UMES or Kent State University at Ashtabula? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State University at Ashtabula or UMES .
- Accepted freshman Kent State University at Ashtabula students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at UMES (3.07)
UMES vs. Kent State University at Ashtabula Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMES or Kent State University at Ashtabula? 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 Kent State University at Ashtabula and UMES.
- The graduation rate at UMES is higher than Kent State University at Ashtabula (31% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Eastern Shore earn on average $100 more per year than Kent State University at Ashtabula graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Ashtabula students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than UMES graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State University at Ashtabula graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than UMES graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More Kent State University at Ashtabula graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/