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.
  • NSU has more expensive tuition & fees ($21,412) than UMES ($19,728).
  • It is harder to admit to UMES than NSU.
  • NSU has more students with 5,783 students while UMES has 2,518 students.
  • UMES has a lower number of students per faculty with 11 to 1 while NSU's ratio is 18 to 1.
  • NSU has more full-time faculties with 242 faculties while UMES has 211 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Norfolk State University.
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UMESvs.NSU
Princess Anne, MarylandLocationNorfolk, Virginia
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (medium programs)
In-State$8,898
Out-Of-State$19,728
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$9,910
Out-Of-State$21,412
97%% Receiving Financial Aid93%
$9,712Average Amount of Financial Aid$11,797
81.56 %Acceptance Rates89.50 %
10.72 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)16.35 %
-SAT Score940
-ACT Score18
37 %Graduation Rate39 %
39 %Transfer-out Rate18 %
71 %Retention Rate70 %
2,518Student Population5,783
211Number of Faculties242
11 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio18 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, 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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