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Overview |
Albany State University | UMF | ||
| Location | Albany, GA | Farmington, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,334 | 1,837 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1025 | #649 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asurams.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albany State University | UMF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $8,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $20,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,232 | $10,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,672 | $14,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,026 | $10,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Albany State University | UMF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,407 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.77 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 740/900 | 990/1245 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Albany State University | UMF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albany State University | UMF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $343 | $279 |
Diversity |
Albany State University | UMF | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Albany State University | UMF | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Albany State University | UMF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Albany State University is larger than than UMF based on total student enrollment (6,334 students vs. 1,837 students)
Albany State University vs. UMF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albany State University or UMF?
- University of Maine at Farmington is 112.6% more expensive to attend than Albany State University for in-state tuition ($8,640.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38% higher at UMF than Albany State University ($20,400.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Farmington than Albany State University ($14,486 vs. $14,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albany State University are 5.2% lower than costs at University of Maine at Farmington ($10,232 vs. $10,764)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albany State University than University of Maine at Farmington (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albany State University students is 3.8% larger than aid received University of Maine at Farmington ($11,026 vs. $10,623)
Which college is harder to get into, Albany State University or UMF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMF or Albany State University .
- Accepted freshman UMF students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at Albany State University (2.77)
Albany State University vs. UMF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albany State 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 Albany State University.
- The graduation rate at UMF is higher than Albany State University (59% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Maine at Farmington earn on average $400 more per year than Albany State University graduates after ten years. ($35,200 vs. $34,800)
- University of Maine at Farmington students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Albany State University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $33,250)
- UMF graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Albany State University graduates. ($279 vs. $343)
- More UMF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albany State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/