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UW-Stout UW-Eau Claire University of Maine Parkside UW-La Crosse Buffalo State College University of Southern Maine UW-Green Bay ECSU ISU RIC| University of Maine at Farmington | University of Wisconsin Superior | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMF | UW-Superior | ||
| Location | Farmington, ME | Superior, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,837 | 2,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #649 | #885 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | uwsuper.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMF | UW-Superior | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,640 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $14,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,764 | $7,013 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,486 | $12,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,623 | $3,691 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
UMF | UW-Superior | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,407 | 2,319 | ||
| Admitted | 1,325 | 2,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| 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-Superior | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMF | UW-Superior | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
UMF | UW-Superior | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
UMF | UW-Superior | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 39% | ||
Campus |
UMF | UW-Superior | ||
| 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 Superior is larger than than UMF based on total student enrollment (2,710 students vs. 1,837 students)
UMF vs. UW-Superior Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMF or UW-Superior?
- University of Maine at Farmington is 32.2% more expensive to attend than UW-Superior for in-state tuition ($8,640.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.6% higher at UMF than University of Wisconsin Superior ($20,400.00 vs. $14,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Superior than UMF ($12,908 vs. $14,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Superior are 53.5% lower than costs at University of Maine at Farmington ($7,013 vs. $10,764)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Farmington than University of Wisconsin Superior (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine at Farmington students is 187.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Superior ($10,623 vs. $3,691)
UMF vs. UW-Superior Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMF or UW-Superior? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Superior or UMF .
- Accepted freshman UW-Superior students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at UMF (3.15)
- UW-Superior has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than UMF (94.2%)
UMF vs. UW-Superior Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMF or UW-Superior? 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-Superior and UMF.
- The graduation rate at UMF is higher than University of Wisconsin Superior (59% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Superior earn on average $2,500 more per year than UMF graduates after ten years. ($37,700 vs. $35,200)
- University of Wisconsin Superior students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UMF graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- UW-Superior graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than UMF graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More UMF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Superior students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/