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University of Maine Buffalo State College University of Southern Maine ECSU ISU RIC| University of Maine at Farmington | Maine College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMF | Maine College of Art | ||
| Location | Farmington, ME | Portland, ME | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,837 | 436 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #649 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | meca.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMF | Maine College of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,640 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,764 | $14,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,486 | $35,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,623 | $20,227 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
UMF | Maine College of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,407 | 649 | ||
| Admitted | 1,325 | 480 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 990/1245 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
UMF | Maine College of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMF | Maine College of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $31,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMF | Maine College of Art | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
UMF | Maine College of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 85% | ||
Campus |
UMF | Maine College of Art | ||
| 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 Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (1,837 students vs. 436 students)
UMF vs. Maine College of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMF or Maine College of Art?
- Maine College of Art is 352.5% more expensive to attend than UMF for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $8,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.7% higher at Maine College of Art than University of Maine at Farmington ($39,100.00 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 Maine College of Art ($14,486 vs. $35,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Farmington are 34.2% lower than costs at Maine College of Art ($10,764 vs. $14,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art than University of Maine at Farmington (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maine College of Art students is 90.4% larger than aid received University of Maine at Farmington ($20,227 vs. $10,623)
UMF vs. Maine College of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMF or Maine College of Art? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maine College of Art or UMF .
- UMF has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Maine College of Art (74%)
UMF vs. Maine College of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMF or Maine College of Art? 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 Maine College of Art and UMF.
- The graduation rate at UMF is higher than Maine College of Art (59% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Maine at Farmington earn on average $3,600 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($35,200 vs. $31,600)
- Maine College of Art and UMF graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Maine College of Art and UMF graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Maine College of Art 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/