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Overview |
UMF | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Farmington, ME | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,950 | 6,239 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #772 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMF | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,910 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,000 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,970 | $16,378 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,383 | $19,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,869 | $8,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
UMF | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,306 | 4,852 | ||
| Admitted | 1,275 | 4,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.6% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 915/1210 | 990/1160 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UMF | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMF | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
UMF | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
UMF | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UMF | Salem 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
- Salem State University is larger than than UMF based on total student enrollment (6,239 students vs. 1,950 students)
UMF vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMF or Salem State University?
- University of Maine at Farmington is 879.1% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($8,910.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197.9% higher at UMF than Salem State University ($21,000.00 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 Salem State University ($15,383 vs. $19,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Farmington are 49.3% lower than costs at Salem State University ($10,970 vs. $16,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than University of Maine at Farmington (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine at Farmington students is 7.6% larger than aid received Salem State University ($8,869 vs. $8,241)
UMF vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMF or Salem State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem State University or UMF .
- Accepted freshman Salem State University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at UMF (3.15)
- UMF has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than Salem State University (95.6%)
UMF vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMF or Salem 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 Salem State University and UMF.
- The graduation rate at UMF is higher than Salem State University (59% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $9,200 more per year than UMF graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $35,200)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UMF graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than UMF graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More UMF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/