University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK) vs WVU Tech

Considering higher education options? Explore the distinct offerings of University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK) and West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVUIT) through our comprehensive comparison. With acceptance rates of 99% and 86%, respectively, both institutions welcome students from diverse backgrounds. UMFK's student body is predominantly female (62%), while WVUIT boasts a more balanced gender ratio (52% female). Discover the academic strengths of each university, with UMFK excelling in fields like Education and WVUIT leading in Engineering programs. Compare graduation rates, financial aid opportunities, and more to make an informed decision about your academic journey. Dive into the comparison table to find the institution that aligns with your aspirations and goals.

	University of Maine at Fort Kent	West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Overview
Location	Fort Kent, Maine	Beckley, West Virginia
Campus setting	Rural: Remote	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	71.0%	57.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	99.9%	66.4%
Application fees
SAT range	N/A	920 - 1130
ACT range	N/A	19 - 25
Students submitting SAT score		60.0%
Students submitting ACT score		52.0%
Total number of applicants	800	902
Total number of admissions given out	799	599
Admitted students who chose to enroll	67	303
Yield rate	8.4%	50.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $19,771 Out of state: $24,181	In state: $20,008 Out of state: $31,576
Average net price	$10,547	$10,966
Tuition	In state: $7,350 Out of state: $11,760	In state: $7,728 Out of state: $19,296
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,820 Meal plan: $4,300	Room/dormitory: $7,116 Meal plan: $4,694
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	92.0% Average amount $7,153	91.0% Average amount $8,199
Students receiving federal student loan	39.0% Average amount $4,480	43.0% Average amount $5,475
Students taking out private loans	6.0% Average amount $7,987	4.0% Average amount $15,027

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,517 Men 31.0% Women 69.0%	1,619 Men 50.6% Women 49.4%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	26.9%	9.1%
International students	6.1%	5.3%
Campus local/setting	Rural: Remote	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	255	404
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	West Virginia Virginia Ohio Florida Colorado

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

Outcome
Graduation rate	39.8%	28.1%
Dropout rate	60.2%	35.4%
Transferred out	N/A	36.5%
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	Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,506 Year 2: $62,012 Year 3: $77,273 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,040 Year 2: $65,238 Year 3: $76,205 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $69,420 Year 2: $67,995 Year 3: $74,328 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $65,850 Year 2: $65,457 Year 3: $73,836 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,916 Year 2: $60,061 Year 3: $67,338 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,059 Year 2: $58,092 Year 3: $65,746 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,227 Year 2: $61,454 Year 3: $63,170 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,916 Year 2: $50,060 Year 3: $59,621 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,412 Year 2: $44,189 Year 3: $53,321 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,769 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $44,510

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