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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UVM URI University of Massachusetts-Boston University of Southern Maine AAMU Albany State University TROY UMass Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM| Alabama State University | University of Maine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | University of Maine | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Orono, ME | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 12,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #485 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | umaine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | University of Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $11,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $33,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $17,617 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $12,652 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Alabama State | University of Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 15,021 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 14,114 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 1070/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama State | University of Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | University of Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $268 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | University of Maine | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Alabama State | University of Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | University of Maine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. University of Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or University of Maine?
- University of Maine is 39.8% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.6% higher at University of Maine than Alabama State University ($33,240.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than University of Maine ($13,176 vs. $17,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 99.2% lower than costs at University of Maine ($6,050 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than Alabama State University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 26.2% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($12,652 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. University of Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or University of Maine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Maine or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 246 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than University of Maine (94%)
Alabama State vs. University of Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or University of Maine? 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 Maine and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than Alabama State University (60% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $17,200 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $29,500)
- University of Maine students graduate with a $6,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($26,000 vs. $32,091)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($268 vs. $331)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/