University of Maine at Farmington and Colby College are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. UMF is a four-year, public school located in Farmington, ME and Colby is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Waterville, ME.
The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.
| University of Maine at Farmington | vs. | Colby College |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington, Maine | Location | Waterville, Maine |
| Four-year, Public | School Type | four-year, Private (not-for-profit) |
| Master's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Bachelor's degree |
| Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
In-State$11,308
Out-Of-State$23,878 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | $69,600 |
| 64% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 44% |
| $10,040 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $64,417 |
| 96.72 % | Acceptance Rates | 7.09 % |
| 18.59 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 46.18 % |
| 1,130 | SAT Score | 1,510 |
| - | ACT Score | 33 |
| 52 % | Graduation Rate | 89 % |
| 25 % | Transfer-out Rate | 7 % |
| 73 % | Retention Rate | 94 % |
| 2,100 | Student Population | 2,412 |
| 85 | Number of Faculties | 250 |
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), Study Abroad, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Study Abroad, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services |