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Overview |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | NEC | ||
| Location | Fort Kent, ME | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,120 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,288 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,163 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,920 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 527 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 523 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 2.81 | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,400 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 68% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | NEC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- New England College is larger than than University of Maine at Fort Kent based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 1,210 students)
University of Maine at Fort Kent vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine at Fort Kent or NEC?
- New England College is 446.6% more expensive to attend than University of Maine at Fort Kent for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $7,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 231.5% higher at NEC than University of Maine at Fort Kent ($40,178.00 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 NEC ($12,163 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Fort Kent are 80.9% lower than costs at New England College ($9,288 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than University of Maine at Fort Kent (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 228.2% larger than aid received University of Maine at Fort Kent ($29,272 vs. $8,920)
University of Maine at Fort Kent vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine at Fort Kent or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or University of Maine at Fort Kent .
- Accepted freshman University of Maine at Fort Kent students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than University of Maine at Fort Kent (99.2%)
University of Maine at Fort Kent vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine at Fort Kent or NEC? 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 NEC and University of Maine at Fort Kent.
- The graduation rate at NEC is higher than University of Maine at Fort Kent (38% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from New England College earn on average $4,000 more per year than University of Maine at Fort Kent graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $35,400)
- University of Maine at Fort Kent students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Maine at Fort Kent graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More University of Maine at Fort Kent graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/