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Overview |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | Merrimack | ||
| Location | Fort Kent, ME | North Andover, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 5,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | merrimack.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | Merrimack | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $45,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,120 | $45,815 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,288 | $18,295 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,163 | $37,296 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,920 | $27,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | Merrimack | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 527 | 13,175 | ||
| Admitted | 523 | 9,833 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | Merrimack | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | Merrimack | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,400 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | Merrimack | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 11% |
Students |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | Merrimack | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 31% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | Merrimack | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Merrimack College is larger than than University of Maine at Fort Kent based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 1,210 students)
University of Maine at Fort Kent vs. Merrimack Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine at Fort Kent or Merrimack?
- Merrimack College is 523.3% more expensive to attend than University of Maine at Fort Kent for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $7,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 278% higher at Merrimack than University of Maine at Fort Kent ($45,815.00 vs. $12,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Fort Kent than Merrimack ($12,163 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Fort Kent are 97% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($9,288 vs. $18,295)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Fort Kent as Merrimack College (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 210.9% larger than aid received University of Maine at Fort Kent ($27,729 vs. $8,920)
University of Maine at Fort Kent vs. Merrimack Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine at Fort Kent or Merrimack? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Merrimack or University of Maine at Fort Kent .
- Accepted freshman Merrimack students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at University of Maine at Fort Kent (3.12)
- University of Maine at Fort Kent has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than Merrimack (74.6%)
University of Maine at Fort Kent vs. Merrimack Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine at Fort Kent or Merrimack? 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 Merrimack and University of Maine at Fort Kent.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than University of Maine at Fort Kent (70% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $22,600 more per year than University of Maine at Fort Kent graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $35,400)
- University of Maine at Fort Kent students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Maine at Fort Kent graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine at Fort Kent students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/