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Wheaton College University of Maine Wentworth Institute of Technology Buffalo State College University of Southern Maine ECSU ISU RIC| University of Maine at Farmington | Gordon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMF | Gordon College | ||
| Location | Farmington, ME | Wenham, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,837 | 1,628 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #649 | #552 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | gordon.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMF | Gordon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,640 | $26,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $26,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,764 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,486 | $24,483 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,623 | $15,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
UMF | Gordon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,407 | 1,395 | ||
| Admitted | 1,325 | 1,280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1245 | 1086/1313 | ||
| 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 | Gordon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMF | Gordon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMF | Gordon College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
UMF | Gordon College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 54% | ||
Campus |
UMF | Gordon College | ||
| 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
- University of Maine at Farmington is larger than than Gordon College based on total student enrollment (1,837 students vs. 1,628 students)
UMF vs. Gordon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMF or Gordon College?
- Gordon College is 201% more expensive to attend than UMF for in-state tuition ($26,010.00 vs. $8,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at Gordon College than University of Maine at Farmington ($26,010.00 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 Gordon College ($14,486 vs. $24,483)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Farmington are 12.9% lower than costs at Gordon College ($10,764 vs. $12,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gordon College than University of Maine at Farmington (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gordon College students is 42.9% larger than aid received University of Maine at Farmington ($15,181 vs. $10,623)
UMF vs. Gordon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMF or Gordon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gordon College or UMF .
- Accepted freshman Gordon College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at UMF (3.15)
- UMF has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Gordon College (91.8%)
UMF vs. Gordon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMF or Gordon 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 Gordon College and UMF.
- The graduation rate at Gordon College is higher than University of Maine at Farmington (74% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Gordon College earn on average $10,100 more per year than UMF graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $35,200)
- Gordon College and UMF graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gordon College and UMF graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Gordon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMF students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/