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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-Stout UWM Husson University UW-Green Bay UW-La Crosse UW-Eau Claire UWO UW-Platteville University of Wisconsin-River Falls Merrimack University of Maine| University of Maine at Augusta | University of Wisconsin Stevens Point | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMA | UWSP | ||
| Location | Augusta, ME | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,446 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #860 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uma.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMA | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,750 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,200 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,973 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,723 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
UMA | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
UMA | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMA | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $251 |
Diversity |
UMA | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
UMA | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UMA | UWSP | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is larger than than UMA based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 4,446 students)
UMA vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMA or UWSP?
- University of Maine at Augusta is 9.7% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($7,350.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.7% higher at UMA than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($18,750.00 vs. $15,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Augusta than UWSP ($9,973 vs. $13,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 2.5% lower than costs at University of Maine at Augusta ($8,000 vs. $8,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than University of Maine at Augusta (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine at Augusta students is 109.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($8,723 vs. $4,169)
Which college is harder to get into, UMA or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or UMA .
UMA vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMA or UWSP? 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 UWSP and UMA.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than University of Maine at Augusta (61% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn on average $11,600 more per year than UMA graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $30,100)
- University of Maine at Augusta students graduate with a $1,610 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($22,750 vs. $24,360)
- UMA graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($235 vs. $251)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMA students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/