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URI SHU Roger Williams University Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State ECSU Salem State University University of Maine Providence Salve Regina University| University of Maine at Farmington | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMF | RIC | ||
| Location | Farmington, ME | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,950 | 5,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #772 | #705 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMF | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,910 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,000 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,970 | $13,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,383 | $11,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,869 | $6,998 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 92% |
Admission |
UMF | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,306 | 4,988 | ||
| Admitted | 1,275 | 4,045 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.6% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 915/1210 | 860/1160 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UMF | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMF | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
UMF | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
UMF | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 17% | ||
Campus |
UMF | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than UMF based on total student enrollment (5,767 students vs. 1,950 students)
UMF vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMF or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 6.4% more expensive to attend than UMF for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $8,910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at RIC than University of Maine at Farmington ($25,014.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than UMF ($11,549 vs. $15,383)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Farmington are 25.1% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($10,970 vs. $13,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Farmington than Rhode Island College (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine at Farmington students is 26.7% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($8,869 vs. $6,998)
UMF vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMF or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or UMF .
- Accepted freshman UMF students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at RIC (3.08)
- UMF has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than RIC (81.1%)
UMF vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMF or RIC? 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 RIC and UMF.
- The graduation rate at UMF is higher than Rhode Island College (59% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $6,800 more per year than UMF graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $35,200)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,800 lower median federal student loan debt than UMF graduates. ($21,200 vs. $27,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than UMF graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More UMF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/