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Overview |
AASU | University of Maine | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Orono, ME | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,041 | 12,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | armstrong.edu | umaine.edu | ||
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Costs |
AASU | University of Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,965 | $11,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,426 | $33,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,176 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,404 | $17,617 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,960 | $12,652 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 98% |
Admission |
AASU | University of Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 15,021 | ||
| Admitted | - | 14,114 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
AASU | University of Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AASU | University of Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $268 |
Diversity |
AASU | University of Maine | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
AASU | University of Maine | ||
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| % In-State | - | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 38% | ||
Campus |
AASU | University of Maine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than AASU based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 7,041 students)
AASU vs. University of Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AASU or University of Maine?
- University of Maine is 193.6% more expensive to attend than AASU for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $3,965.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.4% higher at University of Maine than Armstrong State University ($33,240.00 vs. $14,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Armstrong State University than University of Maine ($12,404 vs. $17,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Armstrong State University are 18.4% lower than costs at University of Maine ($10,176 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than Armstrong State University (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 81.8% larger than aid received Armstrong State University ($12,652 vs. $6,960)
Which college is harder to get into, AASU 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 AASU .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 93 points higher than at AASU (997)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at AASU (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at AASU (3.24)
AASU vs. University of Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AASU 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 AASU .
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than Armstrong State University (60% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $4,300 more per year than AASU graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $42,400)
- Armstrong State University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($21,250 vs. $26,000)
- AASU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($219 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AASU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/