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Overview |
UMES | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Location | Princess Anne, MD | Killeen, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,844 | 2,255 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umes.edu | tamuct.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMES | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,637 | $5,857 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,467 | $15,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $11,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,595 | $437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,530 | $13,511 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
UMES | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,032 | 33 | ||
| Admitted | 7,258 | 33 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 78.8% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UMES | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMES | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,263 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $126 |
Diversity |
UMES | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UMES | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UMES | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore is larger than than A&M-Central Texas based on total student enrollment (2,844 students vs. 2,255 students)
UMES vs. A&M-Central Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMES or A&M-Central Texas?
- Texas A&M University Central Texas is 3.9% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($5,857.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at UMES than Texas A&M University Central Texas ($16,467.00 vs. $15,649.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Central Texas than UMES ($437 vs. $14,595)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Eastern Shore are 9.7% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Central Texas ($10,636 vs. $11,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Texas A&M University Central Texas (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Central Texas students is 7.8% larger than aid received University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($13,511 vs. $12,530)
UMES vs. A&M-Central Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMES or A&M-Central Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Central Texas or UMES .
- A&M-Central Texas has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than UMES (90.4%)
UMES vs. A&M-Central Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMES or A&M-Central Texas? 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 A&M-Central Texas and UMES.
- Texas A&M University Central Texas students graduate with a $14,737 lower median federal student loan debt than UMES graduates. ($12,263 vs. $27,000)
- A&M-Central Texas graduates are paying $153 less per month on federal student loans than UMES graduates. ($126 vs. $279)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/