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UB Binghamton University State University of New York at New Paltz SUNY College at Oneonta SUNY College at Oswego SUNY Stony Brook SUNY Cortland SUNY at Geneseo Syracuse Baruch City College of New York URI| University of Maine at Farmington | SUNY at Albany | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMF | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Farmington, ME | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,837 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #649 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMF | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,640 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,764 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,486 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,623 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
UMF | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,407 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 1,325 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1245 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMF | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMF | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
UMF | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
UMF | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 4% | ||
Campus |
UMF | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than UMF based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 1,837 students)
UMF vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMF or University at Albany- SUNY?
- University of Maine at Farmington is 22.2% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($8,640.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at University at Albany- SUNY than University of Maine at Farmington ($24,910.00 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 University at Albany- SUNY ($14,486 vs. $17,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Farmington are 44.9% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($10,764 vs. $15,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Farmington than SUNY at Albany (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Albany students is 8.1% larger than aid received University of Maine at Farmington ($11,485 vs. $10,623)
UMF vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMF or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or UMF .
- Accepted freshman University at Albany- SUNY students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at UMF (3.15)
- UMF has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than University at Albany- SUNY (67.9%)
UMF vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMF or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and UMF.
- The graduation rate at University at Albany- SUNY is higher than University of Maine at Farmington (64% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $20,600 more per year than UMF graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $35,200)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $5,935 lower median federal student loan debt than UMF graduates. ($21,065 vs. $27,000)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than UMF graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More University at Albany- SUNY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMF students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/