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Overview |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | RIC | ||
| Location | Fort Kent, ME | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,120 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,288 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,163 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,920 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 62% |
Admission |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 527 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 523 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,400 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $219 |
Diversity |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 20% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than University of Maine at Fort Kent based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 1,210 students)
University of Maine at Fort Kent vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine at Fort Kent or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 29% more expensive to attend than University of Maine at Fort Kent for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $7,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.4% higher at RIC than University of Maine at Fort Kent ($25,014.00 vs. $12,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than University of Maine at Fort Kent ($11,014 vs. $12,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Fort Kent are 44.4% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($9,288 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Fort Kent than Rhode Island College (97% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine at Fort Kent students is 18.3% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($8,920 vs. $7,537)
University of Maine at Fort Kent vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine at Fort Kent or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or University of Maine at Fort Kent .
- The average SAT score at Rhode Island College (913) is 28 points higher than at University of Maine at Fort Kent (885)
- Incoming RIC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at University of Maine at Fort Kent (17)
- Accepted freshman University of Maine at Fort Kent students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at RIC (3.08)
- University of Maine at Fort Kent has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than RIC (87.5%)
University of Maine at Fort Kent vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine at Fort Kent or RIC? 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 RIC and University of Maine at Fort Kent.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than University of Maine at Fort Kent (44% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $6,600 more per year than University of Maine at Fort Kent graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $35,400)
- University of Maine at Fort Kent students graduate with a $1,700 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,200)
- University of Maine at Fort Kent graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($201 vs. $219)
- More University of Maine at Fort Kent graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/