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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UVM URI University of Massachusetts-Boston University of Southern Maine Husson University UMass University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus UConn UMass Dartmouth University of Massachusetts-Lowell Colby College| University of Maine at Augusta | University of Maine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMA | University of Maine | ||
| Location | Augusta, ME | Orono, ME | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,446 | 12,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uma.edu | umaine.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMA | University of Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $11,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,750 | $33,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,200 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,973 | $17,617 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,723 | $12,652 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
UMA | University of Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 15,021 | ||
| Admitted | - | 14,114 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UMA | University of Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMA | University of Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,100 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $268 |
Diversity |
UMA | University of Maine | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
UMA | University of Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 38% | ||
Campus |
UMA | University of Maine | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than UMA based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 4,446 students)
UMA vs. University of Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMA or University of Maine?
- University of Maine is 58.4% more expensive to attend than UMA for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $7,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.3% higher at University of Maine than University of Maine at Augusta ($33,240.00 vs. $18,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Augusta than University of Maine ($9,973 vs. $17,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Augusta are 47% lower than costs at University of Maine ($8,200 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than University of Maine at Augusta (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 45% larger than aid received University of Maine at Augusta ($12,652 vs. $8,723)
Which college is harder to get into, UMA 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 UMA .
UMA vs. University of Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMA 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 UMA.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than University of Maine at Augusta (60% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $16,600 more per year than UMA graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $30,100)
- University of Maine at Augusta students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($22,750 vs. $26,000)
- UMA graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($235 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMA students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/