Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Alabama State's yield is 6 pts higher than U. Maryland Eastern Shore's
Yield rate - 2
U. Maryland Eastern Shore admits 96% vs. 98% at Alabama State
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- U. Maryland Eastern ShoreOpen
- Alabama StateOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 600–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 11–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- U. Maryland Eastern ShoreTest-blind
- Alabama StateTest-optional
How they read a record
U. Maryland Eastern Shore
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
Alabama State
GPA and the high school record are required.
What they look at
| Factor | U. Maryland Eastern Shore | Alabama State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Considered | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Required |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why