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Overview |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | DSU | ||
| Location | Presque Isle, ME | Dickinson, ND | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,847 | 1,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | dickinsonstate.com | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | DSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $7,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,760 | $9,570 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,800 | $7,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,104 | $14,971 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,588 | $5,391 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 92% |
Admission |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | DSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 732 | 729 | ||
| Admitted | 710 | 525 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97%Open | 72% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9%Open | 46.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 875/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | DSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | DSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,148 | $18,781 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $194 |
Diversity |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | DSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | DSU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 46% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | DSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maine at Presque Isle is larger than than DSU based on total student enrollment (1,847 students vs. 1,473 students)
University of Maine at Presque Isle vs. DSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine at Presque Isle or DSU?
- Dickinson State University is 1.6% more expensive to attend than University of Maine at Presque Isle for in-state tuition ($7,470.00 vs. $7,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at University of Maine at Presque Isle than Dickinson State University ($11,760.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Presque Isle than DSU ($9,104 vs. $14,971)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson State University are 26.6% lower than costs at University of Maine at Presque Isle ($7,740 vs. $9,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Presque Isle than Dickinson State University (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine at Presque Isle students is 59.3% larger than aid received Dickinson State University ($8,588 vs. $5,391)
University of Maine at Presque Isle vs. DSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine at Presque Isle or DSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSU or University of Maine at Presque Isle .
- Accepted freshman DSU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at University of Maine at Presque Isle (3.0)
- University of Maine at Presque Isle has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than DSU (72%)
University of Maine at Presque Isle vs. DSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine at Presque Isle or DSU? 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 DSU and University of Maine at Presque Isle.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine at Presque Isle is higher than Dickinson State University (30% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Dickinson State University earn on average $13,900 more per year than University of Maine at Presque Isle graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $32,900)
- Dickinson State University students graduate with a $367 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine at Presque Isle graduates. ($18,781 vs. $19,148)
- DSU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine at Presque Isle graduates. ($194 vs. $197)
- More DSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine at Presque Isle students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/