Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UVM URI University of Massachusetts-Boston University of Southern Maine UMass University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus UConn UMass Dartmouth University of Massachusetts-Lowell Husson University Colby College| University of Maine at Farmington | University of Maine | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
UMF | University of Maine | ||
| Location | Farmington, ME | Orono, ME | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,950 | 11,760 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #772 | #503 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | umaine.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
UMF | University of Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,910 | $12,000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,000 | $34,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,970 | $12,696 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,383 | $18,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,869 | $11,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
UMF | University of Maine | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,306 | 13,995 | ||
| Admitted | 1,275 | 13,395 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.6% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 915/1210 | 1070/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
UMF | University of Maine | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
UMF | University of Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
UMF | University of Maine | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
UMF | University of Maine | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 80% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UMF | University of Maine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than UMF based on total student enrollment (11,760 students vs. 1,950 students)
UMF vs. University of Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMF or University of Maine?
- University of Maine is 34.7% more expensive to attend than UMF for in-state tuition ($12,000.00 vs. $8,910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.4% higher at University of Maine than University of Maine at Farmington ($34,740.00 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 University of Maine ($15,383 vs. $18,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Farmington are 15.7% lower than costs at University of Maine ($10,970 vs. $12,696)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than University of Maine at Farmington (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 28.3% larger than aid received University of Maine at Farmington ($11,376 vs. $8,869)
UMF vs. University of Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMF or University of Maine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Maine or UMF .
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at UMF (3.15)
- UMF has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than University of Maine (95.7%)
UMF vs. University of Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMF or University of Maine? 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 of Maine and UMF.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than University of Maine at Farmington (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $11,500 more per year than UMF graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $35,200)
- University of Maine students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UMF graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than UMF graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMF students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/