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