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Overview |
Wesleyan University | UMF | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Farmington, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,271 | 1,950 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | #772 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | UMF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,716 | $8,910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,716 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,034 | $10,970 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,463 | $15,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,709 | $8,869 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 38% | 96% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | UMF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,500 | 1,306 | ||
| Admitted | 2,479 | 1,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 97.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1450/1540 | 915/1210 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | UMF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | UMF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | UMF | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | UMF | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | UMF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan University is larger than than UMF based on total student enrollment (3,271 students vs. 1,950 students)
Wesleyan University vs. UMF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or UMF?
- Wesleyan University is 648.8% more expensive to attend than UMF for in-state tuition ($66,716.00 vs. $8,910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 217.7% higher at Wesleyan University than University of Maine at Farmington ($66,716.00 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 Wesleyan University ($15,383 vs. $20,463)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Farmington are 73.5% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($10,970 vs. $19,034)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Farmington than Wesleyan University (96% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 629.6% larger than aid received University of Maine at Farmington ($64,709 vs. $8,869)
Wesleyan University vs. UMF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or UMF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMF or Wesleyan University .
- UMF has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than Wesleyan University (17.1%)
Wesleyan University vs. UMF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or UMF? 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 UMF and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than University of Maine at Farmington (92% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $22,800 more per year than UMF graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $35,200)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UMF graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than UMF graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMF students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/