The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • UMES has more expensive tuition & fees ($19,728) than FAMU ($17,725).
  • It is harder to admit to FAMU than UMES.
  • FAMU has more students with 9,215 students while UMES has 2,518 students.
  • UMES has a lower number of students per faculty with 11 to 1 while FAMU's ratio is 14 to 1.
  • FAMU has more full-time faculties with 577 faculties while UMES has 211 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
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FAMUvs.UMES
Tallahassee, FloridaLocationPrincess Anne, Maryland
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
In-State$5,785
Out-Of-State$17,725
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$8,898
Out-Of-State$19,728
93%% Receiving Financial Aid97%
$11,487Average Amount of Financial Aid$9,712
32.93 %Acceptance Rates81.56 %
37.31 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)10.72 %
1,070SAT Score-
21ACT Score-
60 %Graduation Rate37 %
19 %Transfer-out Rate39 %
90 %Retention Rate71 %
9,215Student Population2,518
577Number of Faculties211
14 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio11 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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