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Overview |
UCCS | University of Maine | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Orono, ME | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,431 | 12,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | #485 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uccs.edu | umaine.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCCS | University of Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,632 | $11,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,544 | $33,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $17,617 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,841 | $12,652 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 98% |
Admission |
UCCS | University of Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,751 | 15,021 | ||
| Admitted | 12,504 | 14,114 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1215 | 1070/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UCCS | University of Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCCS | University of Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,999 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $268 |
Diversity |
UCCS | University of Maine | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
UCCS | University of Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 38% | ||
Campus |
UCCS | University of Maine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than UCCS based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 11,431 students)
UCCS vs. University of Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCCS or University of Maine?
- University of Maine is 52.5% more expensive to attend than UCCS for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.8% higher at University of Maine than University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($33,240.00 vs. $20,544.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Colorado Colorado Springs than University of Maine ($16,990 vs. $17,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Colorado Colorado Springs are 5.7% lower than costs at University of Maine ($11,400 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 116.6% larger than aid received University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($12,652 vs. $5,841)
UCCS vs. University of Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCCS 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 UCCS .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 2 points higher than at UCCS (1088)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UCCS (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at UCCS (3.36)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than UCCS (84.8%)
UCCS vs. University of Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCCS 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 UCCS.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (60% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $300 more per year than UCCS graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $46,400)
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs students graduate with a $5,001 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($20,999 vs. $26,000)
- UCCS graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($217 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCCS students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/