- Both University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) are public.
- UMES is located in Princess Anne, MD and FAMU is located in Tallahassee, FL.
- UMES has more expensive tuition of $19,728 than FAMU ($17,725).
- UMES has tighter acceptance rate of 39.01% than FAMU (45.63%).
- FAMU is larger with 9,215 students than UMES (2,518 students).
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore View More Rivals | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University View More Rivals | |
| #314 in National Universities #23 in Maryland | Rankings | #219 in National Universities #18 in Florida |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Princess Anne, MD | Location | Tallahassee, FL |
UMES| Known as | FAMU | |
| 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,898 Maryland residents $19,728 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $5,785 Florida residents $17,725 out-of-state |
| $8,010 Maryland residents $13,500 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,876 Florida residents $24,669 out-of-state |
| $9,712 | Financial Aid | $11,487 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 39.01% | Acceptance Rate | 45.63% |
| 18.51% | Yield | 45.45% |
| Test Scores | 1,070 SAT, 21 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,518 | Total Students | 9,215 |
| 1,933 | Undergraduate | 7,709 |
| 585 | Graduate | 1,506 |
| 106 | Online Enrollment | 80 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 37% | Graduation Rate | 60% |
| 39% | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $40,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,700 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,626) $5,928 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,450) $6,528 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,708 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (9 meals per week) $5,116 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 211 Full-time 88 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 577 Full-time 118 Part-time |
| 673 Full-time 92 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,711 Full-time 119 Part-time |
| $79,539 for Faculties $60,947 Part-time | Average Salary | $80,756 for Faculties $56,264 Part-time |