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Overview |
Maine College of Art | Staten Island | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 436 | 10,248 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meca.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maine College of Art | Staten Island | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,440 | $20,055 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,395 | $7,217 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,227 | $8,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Maine College of Art | Staten Island | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 649 | - | ||
| Admitted | 480 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Maine College of Art | Staten Island | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maine College of Art | Staten Island | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $144 |
Diversity |
Maine College of Art | Staten Island | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Maine College of Art | Staten Island | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Maine College of Art | Staten Island | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 436 students)
Maine College of Art vs. Staten Island Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maine College of Art or Staten Island?
- Maine College of Art is 464.2% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.8% higher at Maine College of Art than CUNY College of Staten Island ($39,100.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than Maine College of Art ($7,217 vs. $35,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maine College of Art are 38.9% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($14,440 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art than CUNY College of Staten Island (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maine College of Art students is 150.9% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($20,227 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, Maine College of Art or Staten Island? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Staten Island or Maine College of Art .
Maine College of Art vs. Staten Island Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maine College of Art or Staten Island? 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 Staten Island and Maine College of Art.
- The graduation rate at Staten Island is higher than Maine College of Art (48% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $13,500 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $31,600)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $13,013 lower median federal student loan debt than Maine College of Art graduates. ($13,987 vs. $27,000)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Maine College of Art graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More Maine College of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Staten Island students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/