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Overview |
CSU | University of Maine | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Orono, ME | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 12,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #485 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | umaine.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | University of Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $11,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $33,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $17,617 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $12,652 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
CSU | University of Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 15,021 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 14,114 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | University of Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | University of Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $268 |
Diversity |
CSU | University of Maine | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
CSU | University of Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 38% | ||
Campus |
CSU | University of Maine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. University of Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or University of Maine?
- University of Maine is 52% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 334.2% higher at University of Maine than Chicago State University ($33,240.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than University of Maine ($6,446 vs. $17,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 14.5% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($12,050 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than Chicago State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 25.6% larger than aid received University of Maine ($15,891 vs. $12,652)
CSU vs. University of Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 215 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at CSU (3.18)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. University of Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than Chicago State University (60% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $8,400 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $38,300)
- University of Maine students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,250)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($268 vs. $323)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/