Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Plymouth Westfield State University Salem State University Franklin Pierce University Bridgewater State Roger Williams University UNH Manchester Merrimack Southern New Hampshire University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Colby-Sawyer Fitchburg State| University of Maine at Presque Isle | Keene State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | KSC | ||
| Location | Presque Isle, ME | Keene, NH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,847 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | keene.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | KSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $11,754 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,760 | $22,663 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,800 | $13,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,104 | $19,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,588 | $10,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | KSC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 732 | 4,487 | ||
| Admitted | 710 | 4,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97%Open | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9%Open | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 24/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | KSC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | KSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,148 | $26,295 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $271 |
Diversity |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | KSC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | KSC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 75% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 54% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | KSC | ||
| 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
- Keene State College is larger than than University of Maine at Presque Isle based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 1,847 students)
University of Maine at Presque Isle vs. KSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine at Presque Isle or KSC?
- Keene State College is 59.9% more expensive to attend than University of Maine at Presque Isle for in-state tuition ($11,754.00 vs. $7,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.7% higher at KSC than University of Maine at Presque Isle ($22,663.00 vs. $11,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Presque Isle than KSC ($9,104 vs. $19,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Presque Isle are 38.1% lower than costs at Keene State College ($9,800 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than University of Maine at Presque Isle (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keene State College students is 17.4% larger than aid received University of Maine at Presque Isle ($10,085 vs. $8,588)
University of Maine at Presque Isle vs. KSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine at Presque Isle or KSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSC or University of Maine at Presque Isle .
- Accepted freshman KSC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at University of Maine at Presque Isle (3.0)
- University of Maine at Presque Isle has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than KSC (89.5%)
University of Maine at Presque Isle vs. KSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine at Presque Isle or KSC? 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 KSC and University of Maine at Presque Isle.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than University of Maine at Presque Isle (57% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Keene State College earn on average $11,500 more per year than University of Maine at Presque Isle graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $32,900)
- University of Maine at Presque Isle students graduate with a $7,147 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($19,148 vs. $26,295)
- University of Maine at Presque Isle graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($197 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine at Presque Isle students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/