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URI SHU Roger Williams University Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State ECSU Salem State University Providence Salve Regina University Ithaca College| University of Maine at Machias | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine-Machias | RIC | ||
| Location | Machias, ME | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 762 | 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-Machias | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,700 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,630 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 62% |
Admission |
University of Maine-Machias | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Maine-Machias | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine-Machias | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,500 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $219 |
Diversity |
University of Maine-Machias | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
University of Maine-Machias | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 20% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine-Machias | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than University of Maine-Machias based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 762 students)
University of Maine-Machias vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine-Machias or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 29% more expensive to attend than University of Maine-Machias for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $7,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.2% higher at RIC than University of Maine at Machias ($25,014.00 vs. $14,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Machias are 55.4% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($8,630 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island College than University of Maine at Machias (62% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is ?% larger than aid received University of Maine at Machias ($7,537 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine-Machias or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or University of Maine-Machias .
- Accepted freshman University of Maine-Machias students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at RIC (3.08)
University of Maine-Machias vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine-Machias 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-Machias.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than University of Maine at Machias (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $14,500 more per year than University of Maine-Machias graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $27,500)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $1,550 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine-Machias graduates. ($21,200 vs. $22,750)
- RIC graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine-Machias graduates. ($219 vs. $235)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine-Machias students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/