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Overview |
UMF | Drew University | ||
| Location | Farmington, ME | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,837 | 2,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #649 | #391 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | drew.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMF | Drew University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,640 | $43,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $43,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,764 | $16,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,486 | $28,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,623 | $31,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
UMF | Drew University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,407 | 3,855 | ||
| Admitted | 1,325 | 2,801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1245 | 1120/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UMF | Drew University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMF | Drew University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMF | Drew University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 9% |
Students |
UMF | Drew University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 27% | ||
Campus |
UMF | Drew University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drew University is larger than than UMF based on total student enrollment (2,092 students vs. 1,837 students)
UMF vs. Drew University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMF or Drew University?
- Drew University is 398.5% more expensive to attend than UMF for in-state tuition ($43,074.00 vs. $8,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.1% higher at Drew University than University of Maine at Farmington ($43,074.00 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 Drew University ($14,486 vs. $28,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Farmington are 52.4% lower than costs at Drew University ($10,764 vs. $16,402)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Farmington as Drew University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 200.3% larger than aid received University of Maine at Farmington ($31,901 vs. $10,623)
UMF vs. Drew University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMF or Drew University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drew University or UMF .
- Accepted freshman UMF students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- UMF has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Drew University (72.7%)
UMF vs. Drew University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMF or Drew 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 Drew University and UMF.
- The graduation rate at Drew University is higher than University of Maine at Farmington (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Drew University earn on average $20,300 more per year than UMF graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $35,200)
- Drew University and UMF graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Drew University and UMF graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Drew University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMF students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/