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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UNH Manchester RIC Providence UConn UD Quinnipiac University of Maine UMass University at Albany- SUNY UMass Dartmouth University of Connecticut-Stamford| University of Maine at Farmington | University of Rhode Island | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMF | URI | ||
| Location | Farmington, ME | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,950 | 17,351 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #772 | #353 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMF | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,910 | $14,116 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,000 | $33,512 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,970 | $14,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,383 | $20,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,869 | $12,803 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
UMF | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,306 | 25,391 | ||
| Admitted | 1,275 | 19,568 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.6% | 77.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 915/1210 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
UMF | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMF | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
UMF | URI | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
UMF | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 60% | ||
Campus |
UMF | URI | ||
| 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 Rhode Island is larger than than UMF based on total student enrollment (17,351 students vs. 1,950 students)
UMF vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMF or URI?
- University of Rhode Island is 58.4% more expensive to attend than UMF for in-state tuition ($14,116.00 vs. $8,910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.6% higher at URI than University of Maine at Farmington ($33,512.00 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 URI ($15,383 vs. $20,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Farmington are 35.8% lower than costs at University of Rhode Island ($10,970 vs. $14,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rhode Island than University of Maine at Farmington (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rhode Island students is 44.4% larger than aid received University of Maine at Farmington ($12,803 vs. $8,869)
UMF vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMF or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or UMF .
- Accepted freshman URI students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at UMF (3.15)
- UMF has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than URI (77.1%)
UMF vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMF or URI? 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 URI and UMF.
- The graduation rate at URI is higher than University of Maine at Farmington (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Rhode Island earn on average $21,000 more per year than UMF graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $35,200)
- University of Rhode Island students graduate with a $3,562 lower median federal student loan debt than UMF graduates. ($23,438 vs. $27,000)
- URI graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than UMF graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More URI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMF students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/