UMF vs. Queens College

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Maine at Farmington in Farmington, ME with CUNY Queens College in Queens, NY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

CUNY Queens College is larger than UMF based on total student enrollment (15,965 students vs. 2,100 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Maine at Farmington is located in Farmington, ME (Remote Town setting); CUNY Queens College is in Queens, NY (Large City setting).
• University of Maine at Farmington is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. CUNY Queens College is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Maine at Farmington 13:1; CUNY Queens College 13:1.

UMF vs. Queens College Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UMF or Queens College? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than UMF ($5,728 vs. $17,451).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Farmington are 34% lower than at CUNY Queens College ($11,310 vs. $17,132).
• University of Maine at Farmington is 50% more expensive for in-state tuition than Queens College (about $3,770 more per year; $11,308.00 vs. $7,538.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 54.2% higher at UMF than at CUNY Queens College (about $8,390 more per year; $23,878.00 vs. $15,488.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Maine at Farmington than at CUNY Queens College (96% vs. 81%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Queens College students is 10.5% larger than aid received by University of Maine at Farmington students ($9,057 vs. $8,194).

UMF vs. Queens College Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UMF or Queens College? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Queens College and UMF.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at CUNY Queens College (1150) is 30 points higher than at UMF (1120).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Maine at Farmington 995/1245; CUNY Queens College 1010/1290.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UMF - Test optional; Queens College - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman UMF students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at Queens College (3.0).
• UMF has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than Queens College (64.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 18.6% at UMF vs. 12.3% at Queens College.

UMF vs. Queens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UMF and Queens College? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of Maine at Farmington's six-year graduation rate (59%) is higher than CUNY Queens College's (53%).
• Graduates from CUNY Queens College earn a median of about $15,600 more per year than UMF graduates about ten years after starting college ($50,800 vs. $35,200), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, CUNY Queens College graduates have a $16,000 lower median loan debt than UMF graduates ($11,000 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, Queens College graduates have an estimated $166 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UMF graduates ($113 vs. $279).
• More UMF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.