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Overview |
Maine College of Art | Vermont Tech | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Randolph Center, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 436 | 1,414 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meca.edu | vtc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maine College of Art | Vermont Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $14,712 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $28,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,440 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,395 | $19,426 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,227 | $9,660 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Maine College of Art | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 649 | 930 | ||
| Admitted | 480 | 463 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 49.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| 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 | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maine College of Art | Vermont Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $165 |
Diversity |
Maine College of Art | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Maine College of Art | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Maine College of Art | Vermont Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Vermont Technical College is larger than than Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (1,414 students vs. 436 students)
Maine College of Art vs. Vermont Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maine College of Art or Vermont Tech?
- Maine College of Art is 165.8% more expensive to attend than Vermont Tech for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $14,712.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39% higher at Maine College of Art than Vermont Technical College ($39,100.00 vs. $28,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vermont Technical College than Maine College of Art ($19,426 vs. $35,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vermont Technical College are 16.4% lower than costs at Maine College of Art ($12,404 vs. $14,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art than Vermont Technical College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maine College of Art students is 109.4% larger than aid received Vermont Technical College ($20,227 vs. $9,660)
Maine College of Art vs. Vermont Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maine College of Art or Vermont Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vermont Tech or Maine College of Art .
- Maine College of Art has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than Vermont Tech (49.8%)
Maine College of Art vs. Vermont Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maine College of Art or Vermont Tech? 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 Vermont Tech and Maine College of Art.
- The graduation rate at Maine College of Art is higher than Vermont Technical College (42% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Vermont Technical College earn on average $13,200 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $31,600)
- Vermont Technical College students graduate with a $10,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Maine College of Art graduates. ($16,050 vs. $27,000)
- Vermont Tech graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Maine College of Art graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Vermont Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maine College of Art students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/