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Overview |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Presque Isle, ME | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,847 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #691 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,760 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,800 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,104 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,588 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 732 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 710 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97%Open | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9%Open | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 985/1160 | |||
| 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 | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,148 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 22% |
Students |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 30% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Charleston is larger than than University of Maine at Presque Isle based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 1,847 students)
University of Maine at Presque Isle vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine at Presque Isle or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 327.2% more expensive to attend than University of Maine at Presque Isle for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $7,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167% higher at University of Charleston than University of Maine at Presque Isle ($31,400.00 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 University of Charleston ($9,104 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Presque Isle are 4.1% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($9,800 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than University of Maine at Presque Isle (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 161.1% larger than aid received University of Maine at Presque Isle ($22,422 vs. $8,588)
University of Maine at Presque Isle vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine at Presque Isle or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or University of Maine at Presque Isle .
- Accepted freshman University of Charleston students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at University of Maine at Presque Isle (3.0)
- University of Maine at Presque Isle has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
University of Maine at Presque Isle vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine at Presque Isle or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and University of Maine at Presque Isle.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than University of Maine at Presque Isle (51% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $12,300 more per year than University of Maine at Presque Isle graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $32,900)
- University of Maine at Presque Isle students graduate with a $1,352 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Charleston graduates. ($19,148 vs. $20,500)
- University of Maine at Presque Isle graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than University of Charleston graduates. ($197 vs. $211)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine at Presque Isle students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/