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Curry College Drew University Suffolk University Pace University-New York Saint Xavier University Ramapo College of New Jersey| Maine College of Art | Fisher College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maine College of Art | Fisher College | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 436 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #690 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meca.edu | fisher.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maine College of Art | Fisher College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $33,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $33,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,440 | $17,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,395 | $26,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,227 | $25,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Maine College of Art | Fisher College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 649 | 3,333 | ||
| Admitted | 480 | 2,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Maine College of Art | Fisher College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maine College of Art | Fisher College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,187 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $198 |
Diversity |
Maine College of Art | Fisher College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 36% |
Students |
Maine College of Art | Fisher College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Maine College of Art | Fisher College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fisher College is larger than than Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 436 students)
Maine College of Art vs. Fisher College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maine College of Art or Fisher College?
- Maine College of Art is 17.9% more expensive to attend than Fisher College for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at Maine College of Art than Fisher College ($39,100.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisher College than Maine College of Art ($26,257 vs. $35,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maine College of Art are 20.1% lower than costs at Fisher College ($14,440 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art than Fisher College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisher College students is 25.6% larger than aid received Maine College of Art ($25,406 vs. $20,227)
Maine College of Art vs. Fisher College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maine College of Art or Fisher College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher College or Maine College of Art .
- Fisher College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Maine College of Art (74%)
Maine College of Art vs. Fisher College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maine College of Art or Fisher 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 Fisher College and Maine College of Art.
- The graduation rate at Fisher College is higher than Maine College of Art (48% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Fisher College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($36,000 vs. $31,600)
- Fisher College students graduate with a $7,813 lower median federal student loan debt than Maine College of Art graduates. ($19,187 vs. $27,000)
- Fisher College graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Maine College of Art graduates. ($198 vs. $279)
- More Maine College of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/