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Overview |
UMES | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Location | Princess Anne, MD | Jefferson City, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,844 | 1,799 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umes.edu | lincolnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMES | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,637 | $7,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,467 | $14,962 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $10,552 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,595 | $12,673 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,530 | $6,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
UMES | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,032 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,258 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 2.75 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
UMES | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMES | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,960 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
UMES | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 10% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 52% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
UMES | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 24% | ||
Campus |
UMES | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| 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 Lincoln University of Missouri based on total student enrollment (2,844 students vs. 1,799 students)
UMES vs. Lincoln University of Missouri Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMES or Lincoln University of Missouri?
- Lincoln University is 30.7% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($7,370.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at UMES than Lincoln University ($16,467.00 vs. $14,962.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University than UMES ($12,673 vs. $14,595)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University are 0.8% lower than costs at University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($10,552 vs. $10,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Lincoln University (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Eastern Shore students is 100.1% larger than aid received Lincoln University ($12,530 vs. $6,263)
Which college is harder to get into, UMES or Lincoln University of Missouri? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln University of Missouri or UMES .
- Accepted freshman UMES students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.07) than students at Lincoln University of Missouri (2.75)
UMES vs. Lincoln University of Missouri Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMES or Lincoln University of Missouri? 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 Lincoln University of Missouri and UMES.
- The graduation rate at UMES is higher than Lincoln University (31% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Eastern Shore earn on average $8,900 more per year than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $31,500)
- Lincoln University students graduate with a $3,040 lower median federal student loan debt than UMES graduates. ($23,960 vs. $27,000)
- Lincoln University of Missouri graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than UMES graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Lincoln University of Missouri graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/