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University of Maine Buffalo State College University of Southern Maine ECSU ISU RIC| University of Maine at Farmington | Becker College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMF | Becker College | ||
| Location | Farmington, ME | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,950 | 1,675 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #772 | #1028 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | becker.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMF | Becker College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,910 | $36,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,000 | $36,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,970 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,383 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,869 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
UMF | Becker College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,306 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,275 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 915/1210 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UMF | Becker College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMF | Becker College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
UMF | Becker College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
UMF | Becker College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 39% | ||
Campus |
UMF | Becker College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maine at Farmington is larger than than Becker College based on total student enrollment (1,950 students vs. 1,675 students)
UMF vs. Becker College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMF or Becker College?
- Becker College is 307.4% more expensive to attend than UMF for in-state tuition ($36,300.00 vs. $8,910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.9% higher at Becker College than University of Maine at Farmington ($36,300.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Farmington are 25.8% lower than costs at Becker College ($10,970 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Farmington than Becker College (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine at Farmington students is ?% larger than aid received Becker College ($8,869 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, UMF or Becker College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Becker College or UMF .
- Accepted freshman Becker College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at UMF (3.15)
UMF vs. Becker College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMF or Becker College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Becker College and UMF.
- The graduation rate at UMF is higher than Becker College (59% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Becker College earn on average $11,400 more per year than UMF graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $35,200)
- Becker College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than UMF graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Becker College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UMF graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More UMF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Becker College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/