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Overview |
UMF | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Location | Farmington, ME | Eau Claire, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,837 | 10,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #649 | #565 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | uwec.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMF | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,640 | $7,361 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $16,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,764 | $9,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,486 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,623 | $4,251 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 76% |
Admission |
UMF | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,407 | 10,403 | ||
| Admitted | 1,325 | 7,971 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1245 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UMF | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMF | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
UMF | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
UMF | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 35% | ||
Campus |
UMF | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is larger than than UMF based on total student enrollment (10,104 students vs. 1,837 students)
UMF vs. UW-Eau Claire Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMF or UW-Eau Claire?
- University of Maine at Farmington is 17.4% more expensive to attend than UW-Eau Claire for in-state tuition ($8,640.00 vs. $7,361.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at UMF than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($20,400.00 vs. $16,074.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Farmington than UW-Eau Claire ($14,486 vs. $15,000)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire are 19.4% lower than costs at University of Maine at Farmington ($9,014 vs. $10,764)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Farmington than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine at Farmington students is 149.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($10,623 vs. $4,251)
UMF vs. UW-Eau Claire Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMF or UW-Eau Claire? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Eau Claire or UMF .
- Accepted freshman UW-Eau Claire students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at UMF (3.15)
- UMF has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than UW-Eau Claire (76.6%)
UMF vs. UW-Eau Claire Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMF or UW-Eau Claire? 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 UW-Eau Claire and UMF.
- The graduation rate at UW-Eau Claire is higher than University of Maine at Farmington (65% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Eau Claire earn on average $12,700 more per year than UMF graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $35,200)
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UMF graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- UW-Eau Claire graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than UMF graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More UW-Eau Claire graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMF students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/