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Overview |
ULM | University of Maine | ||
| Location | Monroe, LA | Orono, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,398 | 12,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #681 | #485 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ulm.edu | umaine.edu | ||
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Costs |
ULM | University of Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,788 | $11,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,888 | $33,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,551 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,353 | $17,617 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,768 | $12,652 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
ULM | University of Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,303 | 15,021 | ||
| Admitted | 3,017 | 14,114 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1320 | 1070/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ULM | University of Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ULM | University of Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $268 |
Diversity |
ULM | University of Maine | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
ULM | University of Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 38% | ||
Campus |
ULM | University of Maine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than ULM based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 8,398 students)
ULM vs. University of Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ULM or University of Maine?
- University of Maine is 101.1% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.8% higher at University of Maine than University of Louisiana Monroe ($33,240.00 vs. $17,888.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than University of Maine ($11,353 vs. $17,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana Monroe are 26.2% lower than costs at University of Maine ($9,551 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than University of Maine (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana Monroe students is 0.9% larger than aid received University of Maine ($12,768 vs. $12,652)
ULM vs. University of Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ULM 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 ULM .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 36 points higher than at ULM (1054)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at ULM (23)
- Accepted freshman ULM students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than ULM (70.1%)
ULM vs. University of Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ULM 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 ULM.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than University of Louisiana Monroe (60% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $900 more per year than ULM graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $45,800)
- University of Louisiana Monroe students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,000)
- ULM graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($206 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ULM students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/