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Staten Island University of Maine Ithaca College Marist College Pace University-New York Buffalo State College University of Southern Maine ECSU ISU RIC| University of Maine at Farmington | Wagner College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMF | Wagner College | ||
| Location | Farmington, ME | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,837 | 1,949 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #649 | #269 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | wagner.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMF | Wagner College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,640 | $49,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $49,460 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,764 | $15,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,486 | $29,710 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,623 | $34,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
UMF | Wagner College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,407 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 1,325 | 1,813 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1245 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UMF | Wagner College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMF | Wagner College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $64,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,379 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $272 |
Diversity |
UMF | Wagner College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
UMF | Wagner College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 38% | ||
Campus |
UMF | Wagner College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wagner College is larger than than UMF based on total student enrollment (1,949 students vs. 1,837 students)
UMF vs. Wagner College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMF or Wagner College?
- Wagner College is 472.5% more expensive to attend than UMF for in-state tuition ($49,460.00 vs. $8,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.5% higher at Wagner College than University of Maine at Farmington ($49,460.00 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 Wagner College ($14,486 vs. $29,710)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Farmington are 42% lower than costs at Wagner College ($10,764 vs. $15,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than University of Maine at Farmington (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 224.6% larger than aid received University of Maine at Farmington ($34,485 vs. $10,623)
UMF vs. Wagner College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMF or Wagner College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wagner College or UMF .
- Accepted freshman Wagner College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UMF (3.15)
- UMF has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Wagner College (68.5%)
UMF vs. Wagner College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMF or Wagner 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 Wagner College and UMF.
- The graduation rate at Wagner College is higher than University of Maine at Farmington (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $28,900 more per year than UMF graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $35,200)
- Wagner College students graduate with a $621 lower median federal student loan debt than UMF graduates. ($26,379 vs. $27,000)
- Wagner College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than UMF graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMF students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/