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Overview |
UMF | Westfield State University | ||
| Location | Farmington, ME | Westfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,837 | 4,702 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #649 | #575 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | ma.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMF | Westfield State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,640 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,764 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,486 | $18,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,623 | $6,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
UMF | Westfield State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,407 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 1,325 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1245 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UMF | Westfield State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMF | Westfield State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $235 |
Diversity |
UMF | Westfield State University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
UMF | Westfield State University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UMF | Westfield State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Westfield State University is larger than than UMF based on total student enrollment (4,702 students vs. 1,837 students)
UMF vs. Westfield State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMF or Westfield State University?
- University of Maine at Farmington is 790.7% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($8,640.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189.4% higher at UMF than Westfield State University ($20,400.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Farmington than Westfield State University ($14,486 vs. $18,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Farmington are 19.8% lower than costs at Westfield State University ($10,764 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Farmington than Westfield State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine at Farmington students is 53.9% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($10,623 vs. $6,904)
UMF vs. Westfield State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMF or Westfield State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westfield State University or UMF .
- Accepted freshman Westfield State University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at UMF (3.15)
- UMF has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Westfield State University (81.5%)
UMF vs. Westfield State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMF or Westfield 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 Westfield State University and UMF.
- The graduation rate at UMF is higher than Westfield State University (59% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Westfield State University earn on average $11,600 more per year than UMF graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $35,200)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UMF graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than UMF graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMF students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/