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Overview |
UMES | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Location | Princess Anne, MD | Phoenixville, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,844 | 573 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umes.edu | valleyforge.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMES | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,637 | $23,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,467 | $23,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $11,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,595 | $27,854 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,530 | $15,317 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
UMES | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,032 | 403 | ||
| Admitted | 7,258 | 315 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 30.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.33 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UMES | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMES | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMES | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
UMES | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 60% | ||
Campus |
UMES | University of Valley Forge | ||
| 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 University of Valley Forge based on total student enrollment (2,844 students vs. 573 students)
UMES vs. University of Valley Forge Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMES or University of Valley Forge?
- University of Valley Forge is 309.8% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($23,100.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.3% higher at University of Valley Forge than University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($23,100.00 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 University of Valley Forge ($14,595 vs. $27,854)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Eastern Shore are 7.3% lower than costs at University of Valley Forge ($10,636 vs. $11,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than University of Valley Forge (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Valley Forge students is 22.2% larger than aid received University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($15,317 vs. $12,530)
UMES vs. University of Valley Forge Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMES or University of Valley Forge? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Valley Forge or UMES .
- The average SAT score at University of Valley Forge (945) is 111 points higher than at UMES (834)
- Incoming University of Valley Forge students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UMES (17)
- Accepted freshman University of Valley Forge students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at UMES (3.07)
- UMES has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than University of Valley Forge (78.2%)
UMES vs. University of Valley Forge Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMES or University of Valley Forge? 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 University of Valley Forge and UMES.
- The graduation rate at University of Valley Forge is higher than University of Maryland Eastern Shore (53% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Eastern Shore earn on average $6,700 more per year than University of Valley Forge graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $33,700)
- University of Valley Forge and UMES graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Valley Forge and UMES graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More University of Valley Forge graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/