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Overview |
Maine College of Art | Union College | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 436 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meca.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maine College of Art | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,440 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,395 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,227 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Maine College of Art | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 649 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 480 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1490 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Maine College of Art | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maine College of Art | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Maine College of Art | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Maine College of Art | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Maine College of Art | Union 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
- Union College is larger than than Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 436 students)
Maine College of Art vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maine College of Art or Union College?
- Union College is 62.7% more expensive to attend than Maine College of Art for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.7% higher at Union College than Maine College of Art ($63,603.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maine College of Art than Union College ($35,395 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maine College of Art are 9.2% lower than costs at Union College ($14,440 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art than Union College (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 85.5% larger than aid received Maine College of Art ($37,530 vs. $20,227)
Maine College of Art vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maine College of Art or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Maine College of Art .
- Maine College of Art has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than Union College (46.5%)
Maine College of Art vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maine College of Art or Union 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 Union College and Maine College of Art.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Maine College of Art (86% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $42,600 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $31,600)
- Union College and Maine College of Art graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Union College and Maine College of Art graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maine College of Art students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/