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Overview |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Fort Kent, ME | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 2,427 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,120 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,288 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,163 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,920 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 527 | 3,170 | ||
| Admitted | 523 | 2,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 16.9% | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 4% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Potsdam is larger than than University of Maine at Fort Kent based on total student enrollment (2,427 students vs. 1,210 students)
University of Maine at Fort Kent vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine at Fort Kent or SUNY-Potsdam?
- University of Maine at Fort Kent is 4% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($7,350.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.1% higher at SUNY-Potsdam than University of Maine at Fort Kent ($16,980.00 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 SUNY-Potsdam ($12,163 vs. $15,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Fort Kent are 57.2% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($9,288 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Fort Kent than SUNY College at Potsdam (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Potsdam students is 30.4% larger than aid received University of Maine at Fort Kent ($11,632 vs. $8,920)
University of Maine at Fort Kent vs. SUNY-Potsdam Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine at Fort Kent or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or University of Maine at Fort Kent .
- Accepted freshman SUNY-Potsdam 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 SUNY-Potsdam (82.7%)
University of Maine at Fort Kent vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine at Fort Kent or SUNY-Potsdam? 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 SUNY-Potsdam and University of Maine at Fort Kent.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is higher than University of Maine at Fort Kent (51% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Potsdam earn on average $3,700 more per year than University of Maine at Fort Kent graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $35,400)
- University of Maine at Fort Kent students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of Maine at Fort Kent graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More University of Maine at Fort Kent graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-Potsdam students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/