| 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$6,699 North Carolina Residents $19,735 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$9,076 Maryland Residents $20,122 Out-of-State |
| expensive$7,638 North Carolina Residents $20,946 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,010 Maryland Residents $13,428 Out-of-State |
| More$10,658 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,682 |
| Admission | ||
| Tighter86.96% | Acceptance Rate | Easier96.41% |
| Favorable10.98% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower8.63% |
| 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 English Proficiency Test Work experience 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 | ||
| Larger8,579 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,177 |
| Larger6,595 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,476 |
| Larger1,984 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller701 |
| Larger2,041 | Online Student Population | Smaller278 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher42% | Graduate Rate | Lower35% |
| Lower33% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher35% |
| Higher73% | Retention Rate | Lower62% |
| 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) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 480 | Number of faculty | 307 |
| Lower$86,065 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$96,952 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.