| UMES vs. North Carolina Central |
#349 in National Universities #19 in Maryland Colleges | Rankings* | #54 in Federal Region IV Universities #24 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,076 Maryland Residents $20,122 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$6,699 North Carolina Residents $19,735 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,010 Maryland Residents $13,428 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$7,638 North Carolina Residents $20,946 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,682 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,658 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier96.41% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter86.96% |
| Lower8.63% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable10.98% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller3,177 | Total Enrollment | Larger8,579 |
| Smaller2,476 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger6,595 |
| Smaller701 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,984 |
| Smaller278 | Online Student Population | Larger2,041 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower35% | Graduate Rate | Higher42% |
| Higher35% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower33% |
| Lower62% | Retention Rate | Higher73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,626) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,167) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,708) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,618) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 307 | Number of faculty | 480 |
| Higher$96,952 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$86,065 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.