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Overview |
UMES | Salem International University | ||
| Location | Princess Anne, MD | Salem, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,518 | 984 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #923 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | umes.edu | salemu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMES | Salem International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,637 | $12,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,467 | $12,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,020 | $13,132 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,705 | $7,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UMES | Salem International University | ||
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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 | - | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMES | Salem International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMES | Salem International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 14% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,618 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $275 |
Diversity |
UMES | Salem International University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 17% |
Students |
UMES | Salem International University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 63% | ||
Campus |
UMES | Salem International University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore is larger than than Salem International University based on total student enrollment (2,518 students vs. 984 students)
UMES vs. Salem International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMES or Salem International University?
- Salem International University is 126.2% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($12,750.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.2% higher at UMES than Salem International University ($16,467.00 vs. $12,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Salem International University ($12,020 vs. $13,132)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem International University are 26.6% lower than costs at University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($8,400 vs. $10,636)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore as Salem International University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Eastern Shore students is 59.7% larger than aid received Salem International University ($12,705 vs. $7,955)
Which college is harder to get into, UMES or Salem International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem International University or UMES .
UMES vs. Salem International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMES or Salem International 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 Salem International University and UMES.
- The graduation rate at UMES is higher than Salem International University (31% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Eastern Shore earn on average $6,800 more per year than Salem International University graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $33,600)
- Salem International University students graduate with a $382 lower median federal student loan debt than UMES graduates. ($26,618 vs. $27,000)
- Salem International University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than UMES graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More Salem International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/