| North Carolina Central vs. UMES |
#54 in Federal Region IV Universities #24 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #349 in National Universities #19 in Maryland Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$6,542 North Carolina Residents $19,578 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,898 Maryland Residents $19,728 Out-of-State |
| expensive$7,480 North Carolina Residents $20,788 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,010 Maryland Residents $13,500 Out-of-State |
| More$12,910 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,712 |
| Admission | ||
| 970 SAT 18 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier84.38% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter81.56% |
| Favorable15.18% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower10.72% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | 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 | ||
| Larger7,553 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,518 |
| Larger5,634 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,933 |
| Larger1,919 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller585 |
| Larger1,593 | Online Student Population | Smaller106 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher44% | Graduate Rate | Lower37% |
| Lower27% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher39% |
| Higher76% | 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: 3,167) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,626) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,618) | 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 |
| 575 | Number of faculties | 299 |
| Lower$80,817 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$86,910 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.