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Westfield State University Assumption College WPI Fitchburg State Salem State University Bridgewater State Framingham State University UMass Dartmouth University of Massachusetts-Lowell UMass University of Maine University of Massachusetts-Boston| University of Maine at Farmington | Worcester State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMF | Worcester State University | ||
| Location | Farmington, ME | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,837 | 5,311 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #649 | #475 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | worcester.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMF | Worcester State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,640 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,764 | $13,245 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,486 | $14,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,623 | $5,881 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
UMF | Worcester State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,407 | 4,718 | ||
| Admitted | 1,325 | 4,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1245 | 1015/1220 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
UMF | Worcester State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMF | Worcester State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
UMF | Worcester State University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
UMF | Worcester State University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UMF | Worcester State University | ||
| 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
- Worcester State University is larger than than UMF based on total student enrollment (5,311 students vs. 1,837 students)
UMF vs. Worcester State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMF or Worcester State University?
- University of Maine at Farmington is 790.7% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($8,640.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189.4% higher at UMF than Worcester State University ($20,400.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than UMF ($14,435 vs. $14,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Farmington are 23% lower than costs at Worcester State University ($10,764 vs. $13,245)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than University of Maine at Farmington (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine at Farmington students is 80.6% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($10,623 vs. $5,881)
UMF vs. Worcester State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMF or Worcester State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Worcester State University or UMF .
- Accepted freshman Worcester State University 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 Worcester State University (87.7%)
UMF vs. Worcester State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMF or Worcester 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 Worcester State University and UMF.
- The graduation rate at UMF is higher than Worcester State University (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $14,000 more per year than UMF graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $35,200)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UMF graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than UMF graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More UMF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Worcester State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/