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University of Maine Buffalo State College University of Southern Maine Gwynedd Mercy College ECSU Geneva College Southeastern University ISU RIC| University of Maine at Farmington | College of Our Lady of the Elms | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMF | Elms College | ||
| Location | Farmington, ME | Chicopee, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,837 | 1,275 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #649 | #401 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | elms.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMF | Elms College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,640 | $38,735 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $38,735 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,764 | $14,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,486 | $23,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,623 | $27,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
UMF | Elms College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,407 | 1,177 | ||
| Admitted | 1,325 | 1,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 990/1245 | 1070/1300 | ||
| 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 | Elms College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMF | Elms College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
UMF | Elms College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 24% |
Students |
UMF | Elms College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UMF | Elms College | ||
| 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
- University of Maine at Farmington is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (1,837 students vs. 1,275 students)
UMF vs. Elms College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMF or Elms College?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 348.3% more expensive to attend than UMF for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $8,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.9% higher at Elms College than University of Maine at Farmington ($38,735.00 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 Elms College ($14,486 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Farmington are 37.8% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($10,764 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Farmington than College of Our Lady of the Elms (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 155.2% larger than aid received University of Maine at Farmington ($27,109 vs. $10,623)
UMF vs. Elms College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMF or Elms College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elms College or UMF .
- Accepted freshman Elms College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at UMF (3.15)
- UMF has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Elms College (90.9%)
UMF vs. Elms College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMF or Elms College? 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 Elms College and UMF.
- The graduation rate at UMF is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (59% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from College of Our Lady of the Elms earn on average $11,100 more per year than UMF graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $35,200)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UMF graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elms College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UMF graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More UMF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/