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Overview |
UMF | Western New England University | ||
| Location | Farmington, ME | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,837 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #649 | #372 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | wne.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMF | Western New England University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,640 | $41,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $41,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,764 | $14,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,486 | $30,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,623 | $24,781 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
UMF | Western New England University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,407 | 6,128 | ||
| Admitted | 1,325 | 5,393 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1245 | 1090/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UMF | Western New England University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMF | Western New England University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMF | Western New England University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
UMF | Western New England University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UMF | Western New England University | ||
| 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
- Western New England University is larger than than UMF based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 1,837 students)
UMF vs. Western New England University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMF or Western New England University?
- Western New England University is 383.2% more expensive to attend than UMF for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $8,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.7% higher at Western New England University than University of Maine at Farmington ($41,750.00 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 Western New England University ($14,486 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Farmington are 36.3% lower than costs at Western New England University ($10,764 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Farmington than Western New England University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 133.3% larger than aid received University of Maine at Farmington ($24,781 vs. $10,623)
UMF vs. Western New England University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMF or Western New England University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western New England University or UMF .
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at UMF (3.15)
- UMF has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Western New England University (88%)
UMF vs. Western New England University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMF or Western New England 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 Western New England University and UMF.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than University of Maine at Farmington (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $24,600 more per year than UMF graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $35,200)
- Western New England University and UMF graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Western New England University and UMF graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMF students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/