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Overview |
DSC | University of Maine | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Orono, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 12,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | umaine.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | University of Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $11,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $33,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $17,617 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $12,652 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
DSC | University of Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 15,021 | ||
| Admitted | - | 14,114 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 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 | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DSC | University of Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | University of Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $268 |
Diversity |
DSC | University of Maine | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
DSC | University of Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 38% | ||
Campus |
DSC | 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 DSC based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 4,527 students)
DSC vs. University of Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or University of Maine?
- University of Maine is 354.2% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 251% higher at University of Maine than Dalton State College ($33,240.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than University of Maine ($5,532 vs. $17,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 20.3% lower than costs at University of Maine ($10,019 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than University of Maine (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 81.6% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($12,652 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC 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 DSC .
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. University of Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC 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 DSC.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than Dalton State College (60% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $14,200 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $11,113 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($14,887 vs. $26,000)
- DSC graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($153 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/