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Overview |
UMES | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Princess Anne, MD | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,518 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #923 | #940 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umes.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMES | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,637 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,467 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,020 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,705 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
UMES | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,724 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 5,484 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.6% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/19 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1010 | 810/1130 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMES | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMES | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $320 |
Diversity |
UMES | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UMES | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 29% | ||
Campus |
UMES | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than UMES based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 2,518 students)
UMES vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMES or North Carolina Central University?
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore is 51.2% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($5,637.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at North Carolina Central University than University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($16,764.00 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 North Carolina Central University ($12,020 vs. $13,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Eastern Shore are 11.5% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($10,636 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than North Carolina Central University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 27.3% larger than aid received University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($16,168 vs. $12,705)
UMES vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMES or North Carolina Central University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Central University or UMES .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina Central University (879) is 45 points higher than at UMES (834)
- Incoming North Carolina Central University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at UMES (17)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Central University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at UMES (3.07)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than UMES (81.6%)
UMES vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMES or North Carolina Central University? 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 North Carolina Central University and UMES.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than University of Maryland Eastern Shore (38% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Eastern Shore earn on average $5,200 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $35,200)
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- UMES graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More North Carolina Central University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (23% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/