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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU UConn Western New England University| University of Maine at Machias | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine-Machias | WPI | ||
| Location | Machias, ME | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 762 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine-Machias | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,700 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,630 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Maine-Machias | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Maine-Machias | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine-Machias | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,500 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Maine-Machias | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
University of Maine-Machias | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 47% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine-Machias | WPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than University of Maine-Machias based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 762 students)
University of Maine-Machias vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine-Machias or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 661.9% more expensive to attend than University of Maine-Machias for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $7,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 281% higher at WPI than University of Maine at Machias ($56,000.00 vs. $14,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Machias are 91.7% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($8,630 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than University of Maine at Machias (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is ?% larger than aid received University of Maine at Machias ($27,059 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine-Machias or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or University of Maine-Machias .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at University of Maine-Machias (3.2)
University of Maine-Machias vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine-Machias or WPI? 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 WPI and University of Maine-Machias.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than University of Maine at Machias (76% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $55,200 more per year than University of Maine-Machias graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $27,500)
- University of Maine at Machias students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- University of Maine-Machias graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine-Machias students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/