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LHU University of Maine Temple Buffalo State College University of Southern Maine Penn State VSU ECSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ISU RIC| University of Maine at Farmington | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMF | Penn College | ||
| Location | Farmington, ME | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,837 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #649 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMF | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,640 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,764 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,486 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,623 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 69% |
Admission |
UMF | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,407 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,325 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 990/1245 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UMF | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMF | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
UMF | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
UMF | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UMF | Penn College | ||
| 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
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than UMF based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 1,837 students)
UMF vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMF or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 78.8% more expensive to attend than UMF for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $8,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at Penn College than University of Maine at Farmington ($23,190.00 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 Penn College ($14,486 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Farmington are 12.7% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($10,764 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Farmington than Pennsylvania College of Technology (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine at Farmington students is 46.4% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($10,623 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, UMF or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or UMF .
- Accepted freshman UMF students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at Penn College (3.05)
UMF vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMF or Penn 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 Penn College and UMF.
- The graduation rate at UMF is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (59% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $9,200 more per year than UMF graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $35,200)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UMF graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than UMF graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More UMF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/