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Southern New Hampshire University KSC University of Maine Plymouth Colby-Sawyer Stonehill College Merrimack NEC Buffalo State College University of Southern Maine ECSU Endicott College| University of Maine at Farmington | Franklin Pierce University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMF | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Location | Farmington, ME | Rindge, NH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,950 | 1,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #772 | #861 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | franklinpierce.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMF | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,910 | $40,617 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,000 | $40,617 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,970 | $15,912 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,383 | $25,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,869 | $36,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
UMF | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,306 | 2,731 | ||
| Admitted | 1,275 | 2,463 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.6% | 90.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 915/1210 | 945/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UMF | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMF | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMF | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
UMF | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 77% | ||
Campus |
UMF | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| 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 Franklin Pierce University based on total student enrollment (1,950 students vs. 1,637 students)
UMF vs. Franklin Pierce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMF or Franklin Pierce University?
- Franklin Pierce University is 355.9% more expensive to attend than UMF for in-state tuition ($40,617.00 vs. $8,910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.4% higher at Franklin Pierce University than University of Maine at Farmington ($40,617.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Farmington than Franklin Pierce University ($15,383 vs. $25,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Farmington are 45.1% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($10,970 vs. $15,912)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University than University of Maine at Farmington (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 310.4% larger than aid received University of Maine at Farmington ($36,398 vs. $8,869)
UMF vs. Franklin Pierce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMF or Franklin Pierce University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin Pierce University or UMF .
- Accepted freshman UMF students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- UMF has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than Franklin Pierce University (90.2%)
UMF vs. Franklin Pierce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMF or Franklin Pierce 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 Franklin Pierce University and UMF.
- The graduation rate at UMF is higher than Franklin Pierce University (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Franklin Pierce University earn on average $6,100 more per year than UMF graduates after ten years. ($41,300 vs. $35,200)
- Franklin Pierce University and UMF graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franklin Pierce University and UMF graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMF students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/