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Overview |
Maine College of Art | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 436 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #783 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meca.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maine College of Art | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,440 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,395 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,227 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Maine College of Art | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 649 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 480 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Maine College of Art | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maine College of Art | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Maine College of Art | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Maine College of Art | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Maine College of Art | Castleton State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Castleton State College is larger than than Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (2,363 students vs. 436 students)
Maine College of Art vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maine College of Art or Castleton State College?
- Maine College of Art is 230.5% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.8% higher at Maine College of Art than Castleton State College ($39,100.00 vs. $28,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Castleton State College than Maine College of Art ($16,791 vs. $35,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 16.4% lower than costs at Maine College of Art ($12,404 vs. $14,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art as Castleton State College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maine College of Art students is 55.5% larger than aid received Castleton State College ($20,227 vs. $13,007)
Maine College of Art vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maine College of Art or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Maine College of Art .
- Castleton State College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Maine College of Art (74%)
Maine College of Art vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maine College of Art or Castleton State College? 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 Castleton State College and Maine College of Art.
- The graduation rate at Castleton State College is higher than Maine College of Art (47% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Castleton State College earn on average $6,000 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($37,600 vs. $31,600)
- Castleton State College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Maine College of Art graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Castleton State College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Maine College of Art graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maine College of Art students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/