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Overview |
UMF | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Farmington, ME | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,837 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #649 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMF | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,640 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,764 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,486 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,623 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
UMF | Tennessee State University | ||
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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 | 3.22 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMF | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
UMF | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 87% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
UMF | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 61% | ||
Campus |
UMF | Tennessee State 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
- Tennessee State University is larger than than UMF based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 1,837 students)
UMF vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMF or Tennessee State University?
- University of Maine at Farmington is 21.2% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($8,640.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Tennessee State University than University of Maine at Farmington ($20,484.00 vs. $20,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than UMF ($11,986 vs. $14,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 26% lower than costs at University of Maine at Farmington ($8,542 vs. $10,764)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Farmington than Tennessee State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 63% larger than aid received University of Maine at Farmington ($17,315 vs. $10,623)
Which college is harder to get into, UMF or Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee State University or UMF .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee State University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at UMF (3.15)
UMF vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMF or Tennessee State 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 Tennessee State University and UMF.
- The graduation rate at UMF is higher than Tennessee State University (59% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $3,200 more per year than UMF graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $35,200)
- University of Maine at Farmington students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- UMF graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More UMF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/