- Both Delaware State University (Delaware State) and University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) are public.
- Delaware State is located in Dover, DE and UMES is located in Princess Anne, MD.
- Delaware State has more expensive tuition of $20,250 than UMES ($19,728).
- UMES has tighter acceptance rate of 39.01% than Delaware State (45.18%).
- Delaware State is larger with 5,826 students than UMES (2,518 students).
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| #2 in Delaware | Rankings | #314 in National Universities #23 in Maryland |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Dover, DE | Location | Princess Anne, MD |
Delaware State| Known as | UMES | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,314 Delaware residents $20,250 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,898 Maryland residents $19,728 out-of-state |
| $8,160 Delaware residents $14,976 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,010 Maryland residents $13,500 out-of-state |
| $11,149 | Financial Aid | $9,712 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 45.18% | Acceptance Rate | 39.01% |
| 27.57% | Yield | 18.51% |
| 930 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,826 | Total Students | 2,518 |
| 4,996 | Undergraduate | 1,933 |
| 830 | Graduate | 585 |
| 655 | Online Enrollment | 106 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 45% | Graduation Rate | 37% |
| 5% | Transfer-out Rate | 39% |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $38,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $40,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,230) $9,614 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,626) $5,928 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,494 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,708 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 215 Full-time 131 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 211 Full-time 88 Part-time |
| 741 Full-time 177 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 673 Full-time 92 Part-time |
| $73,831 for Faculties $59,993 Part-time | Average Salary | $79,539 for Faculties $60,947 Part-time |