University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) vs ECSU-Willimantic

When it comes to choosing the right university, it's essential to compare institutions to find the best fit. University of Maine at Farmington and Eastern Connecticut State University, both public universities with rich histories, offer distinct experiences. With acceptance rates of 88% and 79%, respectively, both universities welcome a diverse student body. While UMF boasts a higher graduation rate of 54%, ECSU excels in student retention, with 73% of freshmen returning for their sophomore year. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details, including popular majors, student demographics, and more, to make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Eastern Connecticut State University	University of Maine at Farmington
Overview
Location	Willimantic, Connecticut	Farmington, Maine
Campus setting	Town: Fringe	Town: Remote
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	77.0%	66.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	73.2%	96.7%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50	$60
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	4,630	1,569
Total number of admissions given out	3,389	1,517
Admitted students who chose to enroll	784	345
Yield rate	23.1%	22.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Not required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $25,620 Out of state: $39,024	In state: $23,872 Out of state: $35,062
Average net price	$19,054	$14,386
Tuition	In state: $6,162 Out of state: $18,436	In state: $8,640 Out of state: $19,830
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,270 Meal plan: $6,164	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)	95.0% Average amount $8,680	97.0% Average amount $8,889
Students receiving federal student loan	61.0% Average amount $5,285	66.0% Average amount $5,154
Students taking out private loans	9.0% Average amount $12,507	13.0% Average amount $8,516

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	4,145 Men 41.8% Women 58.2%	1,580 Men 32.4% Women 67.6%
Graduate students	174 Men 30.5% Women 69.5%	298 Men 13.1% Women 86.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	13.0%	N/A
International students	0.6%	0.2%
Campus local/setting	Town: Fringe	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	2,435	824
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Connecticut Mississippi North Carolina New York Rhode Island	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Psychology Education Liberal Arts Health Professions	Education Health Professions Business Biological and Biomedical Sciences English Language and Literature
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	New England Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	57.0%	55.5%
Dropout rate	41.6%	18.8%
Transferred out	N/A	25.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $55,410 Year 2: $53,984 Year 3: $70,171 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,288 Year 2: $58,479 Year 3: $63,206 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $48,596 Year 2: $48,823 Year 3: $56,642 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,082 Year 2: $44,305 Year 3: $55,290 Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,802 Year 2: $39,369 Year 3: $52,374 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,427 Year 2: $32,711 Year 3: $48,234 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,681 Year 2: $39,099 Year 3: $47,307 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $45,052 Year 2: $43,128 Year 3: $47,145 Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,483 Year 2: $31,423 Year 3: $46,610 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,969 Year 2: $33,281 Year 3: $44,335	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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