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Overview |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Fort Kent, ME | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #657 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,120 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,288 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,163 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,920 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 66% |
Admission |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 527 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 523 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $277 |
Diversity |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 30% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | Penn State Berks | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Berks is larger than than University of Maine at Fort Kent based on total student enrollment (2,077 students vs. 1,210 students)
University of Maine at Fort Kent vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine at Fort Kent or Penn State Berks?
- Penn State Berks is 109.4% more expensive to attend than University of Maine at Fort Kent for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $7,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.3% higher at Penn State Berks than University of Maine at Fort Kent ($25,854.00 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 Penn State Berks ($12,163 vs. $21,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Fort Kent are 54.3% lower than costs at Penn State Berks ($9,288 vs. $14,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Fort Kent than Penn State Berks (97% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine at Fort Kent students is 4.6% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($8,920 vs. $8,528)
University of Maine at Fort Kent vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine at Fort Kent or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or University of Maine at Fort Kent .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Berks (978) is 93 points higher than at University of Maine at Fort Kent (885)
- Incoming Penn State Berks students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of Maine at Fort Kent (17)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Berks students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) 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 Penn State Berks (97.3%)
University of Maine at Fort Kent vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine at Fort Kent or Penn State Berks? 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 Penn State Berks and University of Maine at Fort Kent.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Berks is higher than University of Maine at Fort Kent (55% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks earn on average $19,900 more per year than University of Maine at Fort Kent graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $35,400)
- University of Maine at Fort Kent students graduate with a $7,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Berks graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,818)
- University of Maine at Fort Kent graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Berks graduates. ($201 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Berks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine at Fort Kent students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/