| FAMU vs. UMES |
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|---|---|---|
#140 in National Universities #8 in Florida Colleges | Rankings* | #349 in National Universities #19 in Maryland Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$5,785 Florida Residents $17,725 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,898 Maryland Residents $19,728 Out-of-State |
| expensive$9,876 Florida Residents $24,669 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,010 Maryland Residents $13,500 Out-of-State |
| More$11,487 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,712 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,070 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter32.93% | Acceptance Rate | Easier81.56% |
| Favorable37.31% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower10.72% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger9,215 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,518 |
| Larger7,709 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,933 |
| Larger1,506 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller585 |
| Smaller80 | Online Student Population | Larger106 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher60% | Graduate Rate | Lower37% |
| Lower19% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher39% |
| Higher90% | Retention Rate | Lower71% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,450) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,626) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,116) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,708) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 695 | Number of faculties | 299 |
| Lower$77,426 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$86,910 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.