University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) vs University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA)

Considering higher education options? Explore the distinct offerings of University of Maine at Farmington and University of South Carolina Aiken. With acceptance rates of 88% and 79%, respectively, both institutions welcome a diverse student body. While UMF boasts a smaller student population, fostering a close-knit community, USC Aiken offers a larger student body, providing a vibrant campus atmosphere. Discover the unique academic strengths of each university, from UMF's focus on liberal arts and sciences to USC Aiken's emphasis on business, education, and nursing. Compare graduation rates, tuition fees, and available financial aid packages to make an informed decision. Delve into the comparison table to find the institution that best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	University of Maine at Farmington	University of South Carolina Aiken
Overview
Location	Farmington, Maine	Aiken, South Carolina
Campus setting	Town: Remote	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	66.0%	59.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	96.7%	83.5%
Application fees	$60	Undergraduate: $45 Graduate: $45
SAT range	N/A	960 - 1170
ACT range	N/A	16 - 23
Students submitting SAT score		43.0%
Students submitting ACT score		29.0%
Total number of applicants	1,569	1,808
Total number of admissions given out	1,517	1,510
Admitted students who chose to enroll	345	526
Yield rate	22.7%	34.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $23,872 Out of state: $35,062	In state: $24,928 Out of state: $35,386
Average net price	$14,386	$12,514
Tuition	In state: $8,640 Out of state: $19,830	In state: $10,398 Out of state: $20,856
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,356 Meal plan: $4,980	Room/dormitory: $5,316 Meal plan: $2,886
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	97.0% Average amount $8,889	95.0% Average amount $7,746
Students receiving federal student loan	66.0% Average amount $5,154	50.0% Average amount $4,789
Students taking out private loans	13.0% Average amount $8,516	4.0% Average amount $8,017

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,580 Men 32.4% Women 67.6%	3,101 Men 35.0% Women 65.0%
Graduate students	298 Men 13.1% Women 86.9%	768 Men 33.5% Women 66.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	8.8%
International students	0.2%	1.9%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	824	986
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	South Carolina Georgia North Carolina Florida Maryland

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Health Professions Business Biological and Biomedical Sciences English Language and Literature	Business Health Professions Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	16:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	55.5%	42.9%
Dropout rate	18.8%	15.6%
Transferred out	25.5%	38.6%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	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	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,627 Year 2: $60,689 Year 3: $61,889 Applied Mathematics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $50,439 Year 3: $55,200 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,411 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $42,700 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,701 Year 2: $37,748 Year 3: $41,808 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,954 Year 2: $35,559 Year 3: $34,839 Sociology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,491 Year 2: $29,995 Year 3: $33,473 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,013 Year 2: $26,121 Year 3: $32,520 Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $15,167 Year 2: $17,551 Year 3: $22,590 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,827 Year 2: $30,650 Year 3: N/A English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,139 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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