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Overview |
Maine College of Art | Utica College | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 436 | 3,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meca.edu | utica.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maine College of Art | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $23,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,440 | $12,667 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,395 | $22,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,227 | $13,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Maine College of Art | Utica College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 649 | 3,367 | ||
| Admitted | 480 | 2,724 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 80.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1084/1250 | |||
| 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 | Utica College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maine College of Art | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Maine College of Art | Utica College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Maine College of Art | Utica College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Maine College of Art | Utica 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
- Utica College is larger than than Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (3,861 students vs. 436 students)
Maine College of Art vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maine College of Art or Utica College?
- Maine College of Art is 68.5% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.5% higher at Maine College of Art than Utica College ($39,100.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utica College than Maine College of Art ($22,372 vs. $35,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 14% lower than costs at Maine College of Art ($12,667 vs. $14,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art than Utica College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maine College of Art students is 45.1% larger than aid received Utica College ($20,227 vs. $13,939)
Maine College of Art vs. Utica College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maine College of Art or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College or Maine College of Art .
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than Maine College of Art (74%)
Maine College of Art vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maine College of Art or Utica 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 Utica College and Maine College of Art.
- The graduation rate at Utica College is higher than Maine College of Art (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Utica College earn on average $14,700 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $31,600)
- Utica College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Maine College of Art graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Utica College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Maine College of Art graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Maine College of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/