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Overview |
Maine College of Art | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Old Westbury, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 436 | 4,270 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #749 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meca.edu | oldwestbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maine College of Art | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,440 | $11,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,395 | $12,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,227 | $10,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Maine College of Art | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 649 | 3,825 | ||
| Admitted | 480 | 3,523 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 92.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1010/1206 | |||
| 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 | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maine College of Art | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,246 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $167 |
Diversity |
Maine College of Art | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Maine College of Art | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Maine College of Art | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Old Westbury is larger than than Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (4,270 students vs. 436 students)
Maine College of Art vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maine College of Art or SUNY College at Old Westbury?
- Maine College of Art is 453% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Old Westbury for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.3% higher at Maine College of Art than SUNY College at Old Westbury ($39,100.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Old Westbury than Maine College of Art ($12,329 vs. $35,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Old Westbury are 25.2% lower than costs at Maine College of Art ($11,530 vs. $14,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art than SUNY College at Old Westbury (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maine College of Art students is 87.8% larger than aid received SUNY College at Old Westbury ($20,227 vs. $10,768)
Maine College of Art vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maine College of Art or SUNY College at Old Westbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Old Westbury or Maine College of Art .
- SUNY College at Old Westbury has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than Maine College of Art (74%)
Maine College of Art vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maine College of Art or SUNY College at Old Westbury? 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 SUNY College at Old Westbury and Maine College of Art.
- The graduation rate at Maine College of Art is higher than SUNY College at Old Westbury (42% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Old Westbury earn on average $15,000 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $31,600)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury students graduate with a $10,754 lower median federal student loan debt than Maine College of Art graduates. ($16,246 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than Maine College of Art graduates. ($167 vs. $279)
- More Maine College of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Old Westbury students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/