University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) vs University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK)

Nestled in the heart of Maine's vibrant northern region, University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) and University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK) stand as two distinct academic havens, each offering a unique educational experience. While both institutions share a commitment to academic excellence and student success, they differ in several key aspects. UMPI boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a more diverse student body, while UMFK maintains a smaller student population, fostering a close-knit community. Explore the detailed comparison table below to delve into further distinctions, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your higher education journey. Discover which university aligns best with your aspirations and aspirations and pave the way for a fulfilling academic adventure.

	University of Maine at Fort Kent	University of Maine at Presque Isle
Overview
Location	Fort Kent, Maine	Presque Isle, Maine
Campus setting	Rural: Remote	Rural: Fringe
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	71.0%	67.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	99.9%	99.9%
Application fees
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	800	800
Total number of admissions given out	799	799
Admitted students who chose to enroll	67	162
Yield rate	8.4%	20.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $19,771 Out of state: $24,181	In state: $17,995 Out of state: $22,405
Average net price	$10,547	$9,190
Tuition	In state: $7,350 Out of state: $11,760	In state: $7,350 Out of state: $11,760
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,820 Meal plan: $4,300	Room/dormitory: $5,000 Meal plan: $4,010
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	92.0% Average amount $7,153	94.0% Average amount $7,273
Students receiving federal student loan	39.0% Average amount $4,480	54.0% Average amount $4,592
Students taking out private loans	6.0% Average amount $7,987	6.0% Average amount $6,632

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,517 Men 31.0% Women 69.0%	1,573 Men 34.8% Women 65.2%
Graduate students	N/A	17 Men 52.9% Women 47.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	26.9%	14.7%
International students	6.1%	4.6%
Campus local/setting	Rural: Remote	Rural: Fringe
Dormitory capacity	255	332
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Maine Mississippi Florida California Georgia	Maine Texas California Florida Mississippi

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Business Multidisciplinary Studies Law Enforcement and Firefighting Computer and Information Science	Liberal Arts Law Enforcement and Firefighting Education Health Professions Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	19:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	New England Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	39.8%	35.5%
Dropout rate	60.2%	36.0%
Transferred out	N/A	26.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,135 Year 2: $58,115 Year 3: $63,248 Social Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $31,038 Year 3: N/A Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: N/A	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,236 Year 3: N/A Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: N/A Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $42,134 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,822 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: N/A

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