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Overview |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Fort Kent, ME | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,120 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,288 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,163 | $19,277 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,920 | $8,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 527 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 523 | 4,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 986/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,400 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $248 |
Diversity |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 8% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | Salem State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salem State University is larger than than University of Maine at Fort Kent based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 1,210 students)
University of Maine at Fort Kent vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine at Fort Kent or Salem State University?
- University of Maine at Fort Kent is 707.7% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($7,350.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.9% higher at University of Maine at Fort Kent than Salem State University ($12,120.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Fort Kent than Salem State University ($12,163 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Fort Kent are 61% lower than costs at Salem State University ($9,288 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than University of Maine at Fort Kent (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine at Fort Kent students is 4.2% larger than aid received Salem State University ($8,920 vs. $8,562)
University of Maine at Fort Kent vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine at Fort Kent or Salem State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem State University or University of Maine at Fort Kent .
- Accepted freshman Salem State University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) 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 Salem State University (92.7%)
University of Maine at Fort Kent vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine at Fort Kent or Salem State University? 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 Salem State University and University of Maine at Fort Kent.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than University of Maine at Fort Kent (42% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $9,000 more per year than University of Maine at Fort Kent graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $35,400)
- University of Maine at Fort Kent students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,000)
- University of Maine at Fort Kent graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($201 vs. $248)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine at Fort Kent students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/