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Overview |
SHU | University of Maine | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Orono, ME | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 12,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | umaine.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | University of Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $11,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $33,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $17,617 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $12,652 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
SHU | University of Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 15,021 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 14,114 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | |||
| 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 |
SHU | University of Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | University of Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
SHU | University of Maine | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
SHU | University of Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 38% | ||
Campus |
SHU | University of Maine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than SHU based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 10,721 students)
SHU vs. University of Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or University of Maine?
- Sacred Heart University is 297.9% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.3% higher at SHU than University of Maine ($46,310.00 vs. $33,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than SHU ($17,617 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 45.4% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($12,050 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than University of Maine (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 54% larger than aid received University of Maine ($19,484 vs. $12,652)
SHU vs. University of Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or University of Maine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Maine or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. University of Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or University of Maine? 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 University of Maine and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than University of Maine (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $13,000 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $46,700)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/