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Overview |
UMES | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | ||
| Location | Princess Anne, MD | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,844 | 323 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umes.edu | pcad.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMES | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,637 | $29,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,467 | $29,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $12,535 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,595 | $30,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,530 | $11,333 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UMES | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,032 | 677 | ||
| Admitted | 7,258 | 311 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 45.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UMES | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMES | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $28,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMES | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
UMES | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 29% | ||
Campus |
UMES | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | ||
| 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 Pennsylvania College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (2,844 students vs. 323 students)
UMES vs. Pennsylvania College of Art and Design Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMES or Pennsylvania College of Art and Design?
- Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is 418.9% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($29,250.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.6% higher at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design than University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($29,250.00 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 Pennsylvania College of Art and Design ($14,595 vs. $30,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Eastern Shore are 17.9% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design ($10,636 vs. $12,535)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore as Pennsylvania College of Art and Design (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Eastern Shore students is 10.6% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Art and Design ($12,530 vs. $11,333)
UMES vs. Pennsylvania College of Art and Design Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMES or Pennsylvania College of Art and Design? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pennsylvania College of Art and Design or UMES .
- Accepted freshman Pennsylvania College of Art and Design students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at UMES (3.07)
- UMES has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Pennsylvania College of Art and Design (45.9%)
UMES vs. Pennsylvania College of Art and Design Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMES or Pennsylvania College of Art and Design? 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 Pennsylvania College of Art and Design and UMES.
- The graduation rate at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is higher than University of Maryland Eastern Shore (52% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Eastern Shore earn on average $11,700 more per year than Pennsylvania College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $28,700)
- Pennsylvania College of Art and Design and UMES graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Pennsylvania College of Art and Design and UMES graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Pennsylvania College of Art and Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/