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Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs University of Maine at Farmington (UMF)

Saint Joseph's College of Maine and University of Maine at Farmington, both esteemed institutions in Maine, offer distinct educational experiences. Saint Joseph's, a private Catholic college, boasts a smaller student body and a higher acceptance rate compared to UMF, a public university. While UMF offers a wider range of undergraduate programs, Saint Joseph's excels in nursing, social work, and business. UMF's student body is more diverse, with a higher percentage of international students. Both institutions boast impressive graduation rates, preparing students for successful careers. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to discover more key differences and make an informed decision about your academic journey.
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Saint Joseph's College of Maine

 		University of Maine at Farmington logo

University of Maine at Farmington

Overview

Location Standish, Maine Farmington, Maine
Campus setting Rural: Fringe Town: Remote
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Private (Non Profit) Public
Calendar system Semester Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 71.0% 66.0%
Common app member No Yes
Religious affiliation Catholic

Admission

Acceptance rate 80.6% 96.7%
Application fees $60
SAT range 1020 - 1230 N/A
ACT range N/A N/A
Students submitting SAT score 14.0%
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants 1,354 1,569
Total number of admissions given out 1,091 1,517
Admitted students who chose to enroll 208 345
Yield rate 19.1% 22.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Required Not required
Recommendation letters Required Required
High school transcript Not required Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Required Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price $51,086
In state: $23,872
Out of state: $35,062
Average net price $30,044 $14,386
Tuition $39,986
In state: $8,640
Out of state: $19,830
Room & board $14,936
Room/dormitory: $5,356
Meal plan: $4,980
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 100.0%
Average amount $24,350 		97.0%
Average amount $8,889
Students receiving federal student loan 84.0%
Average amount $5,785 		66.0%
Average amount $5,154
Students taking out private loans 33.0%
Average amount $16,402 		13.0%
Average amount $8,516

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 1,066
Men 36.3% Women 63.7% 		1,580
Men 32.4% Women 67.6%
Graduate students 169
Men 36.7% Women 63.3% 		298
Men 13.1% Women 86.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Very Low
Very Low
Out-of-state students 58.6% N/A
International students N/A 0.2%
Campus local/setting Rural: Fringe Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity 754 824
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from Maine New Hampshire Mississippi New York Connecticut N/A

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Health Professions
  • Education
  • Business
  • Theology
  • Liberal Arts
  • Education
  • Health Professions
  • Business
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • English Language and Literature
Students to faculty ratio 8:1 11:1
Institutional accreditation New England Commission on Higher Education New England Commission on Higher Education

Outcome

Graduation rate 68.4% 55.5%
Dropout rate 31.6% 18.8%
Transferred out N/A 25.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $97,216
  • Year 2: $96,829
  • Year 3: $102,406
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $62,988
  • Year 2: $59,934
  • Year 3: $67,903
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $38,933
  • Year 2: $40,485
  • Year 3: $43,035
Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $28,784
  • Year 2: $29,685
  • Year 3: $34,026
Education, General (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $53,907
  • Year 2: $49,840
  • Year 3: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $33,999
  • Year 2: $34,298
  • Year 3: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $25,194
  • Year 3: N/A
Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $56,349
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $81,735
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: N/A
Public Health (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $76,201
  • Year 2: $64,990
  • Year 3: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $34,046
  • Year 2: $32,882
  • Year 3: $35,256
Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $27,201
  • Year 2: $29,685
  • Year 3: $30,614
Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $44,098
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: N/A
Special Education and Teaching (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $34,672
  • Year 2: $32,284
  • Year 3: N/A
English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $27,397
  • Year 3: N/A
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $18,998
  • Year 2: $20,687
  • Year 3: N/A
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $31,057
  • Year 2: $28,960
  • Year 3: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $33,770
  • Year 2: $30,047
  • Year 3: N/A
Business/Managerial Economics (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $36,715
  • Year 2: $30,771
  • Year 3: N/A

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