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UVM Castleton State College Middlebury University of Maine Assumption College Buffalo State College University of Southern Maine Quinnipiac Merrimack Champlain College ECSU Salve Regina University| University of Maine at Farmington | Saint Michael's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMF | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Farmington, ME | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,837 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #649 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMF | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,640 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,764 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,486 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,623 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
UMF | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,407 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 1,325 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1245 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMF | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMF | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
UMF | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
UMF | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 77% | ||
Campus |
UMF | Saint Michael's College | ||
| 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
- University of Maine at Farmington is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (1,837 students vs. 1,399 students)
UMF vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMF or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 451.4% more expensive to attend than UMF for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $8,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.5% higher at Saint Michael's College than University of Maine at Farmington ($47,640.00 vs. $20,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Farmington than Saint Michael's College ($14,486 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Farmington are 39.3% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($10,764 vs. $14,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than University of Maine at Farmington (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 249.8% larger than aid received University of Maine at Farmington ($37,162 vs. $10,623)
UMF vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMF or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or UMF .
- Accepted freshman Saint Michael's College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at UMF (3.15)
- UMF has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Saint Michael's College (85.1%)
UMF vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMF or Saint Michael's 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 Saint Michael's College and UMF.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than University of Maine at Farmington (82% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $17,400 more per year than UMF graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $35,200)
- University of Maine at Farmington students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- UMF graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMF students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/