University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) vs The Evergreen State

Nestled in the heart of Maine, University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) and The Evergreen State College (ESC) in Olympia, Washington, stand as two distinct institutions of higher learning, each offering a unique educational experience. While both universities share a commitment to academic excellence and fostering a diverse and inclusive campus community, they differ in several key aspects. UMF boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for students, while ESC's selective admissions process ensures a highly competitive and academically rigorous environment. Explore the detailed comparison table below to delve into further distinctions between these two institutions, including popular majors, student body demographics, graduation rates, and more, to help you make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	The Evergreen State College	University of Maine at Farmington
Overview
Location	Olympia, Washington	Farmington, Maine
Campus setting	Suburb: Midsize	Town: Remote
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Quarter	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	67.0%	66.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	99.5%	96.7%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50	$60
SAT range	1000 - 1200	N/A
ACT range	19 - 27	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	13.0%
Students submitting ACT score	7.0%
Total number of applicants	1,111	1,569
Total number of admissions given out	1,105	1,517
Admitted students who chose to enroll	234	345
Yield rate	21.2%	22.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Not required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $26,103 Out of state: $46,746	In state: $23,872 Out of state: $35,062
Average net price	$16,155	$14,386
Tuition	In state: $7,389 Out of state: $28,032	In state: $8,640 Out of state: $19,830
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,547 Meal plan: $4,602	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)	84.0% Average amount $9,659	97.0% Average amount $8,889
Students receiving federal student loan	42.0% Average amount $4,970	66.0% Average amount $5,154
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $21,382	13.0% Average amount $8,516

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,849 Men 38.9% Women 61.1%	1,580 Men 32.4% Women 67.6%
Graduate students	267 Men 32.6% Women 67.4%	298 Men 13.1% Women 86.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	30.8%	N/A
International students	0.3%	0.2%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Midsize	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	991	824
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Washington California Oregon Colorado Idaho	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Multidisciplinary Studies Public Administration and Social Service Natural Resources and Conservation Education	Education Health Professions Business Biological and Biomedical Sciences English Language and Literature
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities	New England Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	43.2%	55.5%
Dropout rate	54.5%	18.8%
Transferred out	N/A	25.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $55,770 Year 3: $61,207 Public Administration (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,678 Year 2: $53,984 Year 3: $58,733 Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $46,321 Biological and Physical Sciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,468 Year 2: $24,730 Year 3: $30,891 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,118 Year 2: $23,558 Year 3: $26,439	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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University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) vs The Evergreen State

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