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Overview |
UMF | Central State University | ||
| Location | Farmington, ME | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,837 | 5,434 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #649 | #1023 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | centralstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMF | Central State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,640 | $5,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $7,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,764 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,486 | $10,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,623 | $6,943 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
UMF | Central State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,407 | 3,814 | ||
| Admitted | 1,325 | 3,388 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1245 | 770/950 | ||
| 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 | Central State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMF | Central State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $27,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 16% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $403 |
Diversity |
UMF | Central State University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 87% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
UMF | Central State University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UMF | Central State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central State University is larger than than UMF based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 1,837 students)
UMF vs. Central State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMF or Central State University?
- University of Maine at Farmington is 66.9% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($8,640.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 184.3% higher at UMF than Central State University ($20,400.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than UMF ($10,194 vs. $14,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Farmington are 1.3% lower than costs at Central State University ($10,764 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Farmington than Central State University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine at Farmington students is 53% larger than aid received Central State University ($10,623 vs. $6,943)
UMF vs. Central State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMF or Central State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central State University or UMF .
- Accepted freshman UMF students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- UMF has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Central State University (88.8%)
UMF vs. Central State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMF or Central 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 Central State University and UMF.
- The graduation rate at UMF is higher than Central State University (59% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from University of Maine at Farmington earn on average $8,000 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($35,200 vs. $27,200)
- University of Maine at Farmington students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $39,000)
- UMF graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($279 vs. $403)
- More UMF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/