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Overview |
UMF | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
| Location | Farmington, ME | Wayne, NJ | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,837 | 9,070 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #649 | #557 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | wpunj.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMF | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,640 | $14,192 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $23,192 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,764 | $13,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,486 | $12,967 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,623 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
UMF | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,407 | 7,062 | ||
| Admitted | 1,325 | 6,464 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| SAT Range | 990/1245 | 990/1345 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UMF | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMF | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $46,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
UMF | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
UMF | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UMF | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
| 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
- William Paterson University of New Jersey is larger than than UMF based on total student enrollment (9,070 students vs. 1,837 students)
UMF vs. William Paterson University of New Jersey Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMF or William Paterson University of New Jersey?
- William Paterson University of New Jersey is 64.3% more expensive to attend than UMF for in-state tuition ($14,192.00 vs. $8,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at William Paterson University of New Jersey than University of Maine at Farmington ($23,192.00 vs. $20,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Paterson University of New Jersey than UMF ($12,967 vs. $14,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Farmington are 22.3% lower than costs at William Paterson University of New Jersey ($10,764 vs. $13,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Farmington than William Paterson University of New Jersey (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Paterson University of New Jersey students is 2.8% larger than aid received University of Maine at Farmington ($10,919 vs. $10,623)
UMF vs. William Paterson University of New Jersey Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMF or William Paterson University of New Jersey? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Paterson University of New Jersey or UMF .
- Accepted freshman UMF students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at William Paterson University of New Jersey (2.97)
- UMF has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than William Paterson University of New Jersey (91.5%)
UMF vs. William Paterson University of New Jersey Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMF or William Paterson University of New Jersey? 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 William Paterson University of New Jersey and UMF.
- The graduation rate at UMF is higher than William Paterson University of New Jersey (59% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from William Paterson University of New Jersey earn on average $11,300 more per year than UMF graduates after ten years. ($46,500 vs. $35,200)
- William Paterson University of New Jersey students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UMF graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- William Paterson University of New Jersey graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than UMF graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More UMF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William Paterson University of New Jersey students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/