- University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is a public school while Howard University (HU) is a private school.
- UMES is located in Princess Anne, MD and HU is located in Washington, DC.
- HU has more expensive tuition of $33,344 than UMES ($19,728).
- UMES has tighter acceptance rate of 39.01% than HU (41.42%).
- HU is larger with 12,886 students than UMES (2,518 students).
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore View More Rivals | Howard University View More Rivals | |
| #314 in National Universities #23 in Maryland | Rankings | #205 in National Universities #6 in District of Columbia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Princess Anne, MD | Location | Washington, DC |
UMES| Known as | HU | |
| 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2-4 Year Certificate 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 | $33,344 |
| $8,010 Maryland residents $13,500 out-of-state | Graduate | $38,050 |
| $9,712 | Financial Aid | $20,762 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $45 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 39.01% | Acceptance Rate | 41.42% |
| 18.51% | Yield | 29.85% |
| Test Scores | 1,170 SAT, 23 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,518 | Total Students | 12,886 |
| 1,933 | Undergraduate | 9,809 |
| 585 | Graduate | 3,077 |
| 106 | Online Enrollment | 339 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 37% | Graduation Rate | 70% |
| 39% | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $40,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $54,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for 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: 6,010) |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,708 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 211 Full-time 88 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 929 Full-time 236 Part-time |
| 673 Full-time 92 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,431 Full-time 345 Part-time |
| $79,539 for Faculties $60,947 Part-time | Average Salary | $90,369 for Faculties $78,485 Part-time |