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Overview |
UMF | Framingham State University | ||
| Location | Farmington, ME | Framingham, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,837 | 4,111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #649 | #539 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | framingham.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMF | Framingham State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,640 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,764 | $13,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,486 | $17,715 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,623 | $8,069 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 77% |
Admission |
UMF | Framingham State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,407 | 4,526 | ||
| Admitted | 1,325 | 3,956 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 990/1245 | 1010/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UMF | Framingham State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMF | Framingham State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,705 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $255 |
Diversity |
UMF | Framingham State University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
UMF | Framingham State University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UMF | Framingham State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Framingham State University is larger than than UMF based on total student enrollment (4,111 students vs. 1,837 students)
UMF vs. Framingham State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMF or Framingham State University?
- University of Maine at Farmington is 790.7% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($8,640.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189.4% higher at UMF than Framingham State University ($20,400.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Farmington than Framingham State University ($14,486 vs. $17,715)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Farmington are 22.3% lower than costs at Framingham State University ($10,764 vs. $13,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Farmington than Framingham State University (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine at Farmington students is 31.7% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($10,623 vs. $8,069)
UMF vs. Framingham State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMF or Framingham State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Framingham State University or UMF .
- Accepted freshman UMF students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- UMF has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Framingham State University (87.4%)
UMF vs. Framingham State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMF or Framingham State University? 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 Framingham State University and UMF.
- The graduation rate at UMF is higher than Framingham State University (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Framingham State University earn on average $12,400 more per year than UMF graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $35,200)
- Framingham State University students graduate with a $2,295 lower median federal student loan debt than UMF graduates. ($24,705 vs. $27,000)
- Framingham State University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than UMF graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Framingham State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMF students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/