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Overview |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | NEC | ||
| Location | Presque Isle, ME | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,847 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,760 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,800 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,104 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,588 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 732 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 710 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97%Open | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9%Open | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,148 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 68% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | NEC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New England College is larger than than University of Maine at Presque Isle based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 1,847 students)
University of Maine at Presque Isle vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine at Presque Isle or NEC?
- New England College is 446.6% more expensive to attend than University of Maine at Presque Isle for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $7,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 241.6% higher at NEC than University of Maine at Presque Isle ($40,178.00 vs. $11,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Presque Isle than NEC ($9,104 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Presque Isle are 71.4% lower than costs at New England College ($9,800 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than University of Maine at Presque Isle (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 240.8% larger than aid received University of Maine at Presque Isle ($29,272 vs. $8,588)
University of Maine at Presque Isle vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine at Presque Isle or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or University of Maine at Presque Isle .
- Accepted freshman University of Maine at Presque Isle students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.0) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than University of Maine at Presque Isle (97%)
University of Maine at Presque Isle vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine at Presque Isle or NEC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between NEC and University of Maine at Presque Isle.
- The graduation rate at NEC is higher than University of Maine at Presque Isle (38% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from New England College earn on average $6,500 more per year than University of Maine at Presque Isle graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $32,900)
- University of Maine at Presque Isle students graduate with a $7,852 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($19,148 vs. $27,000)
- University of Maine at Presque Isle graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($197 vs. $279)
- More University of Maine at Presque Isle graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/