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Overview |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Presque Isle, ME | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,847 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #657 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,760 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,800 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,104 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,588 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 66% |
Admission |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 732 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 710 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97%Open | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9%Open | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | |||
| 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 | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,148 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $277 |
Diversity |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 30% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Penn State Berks | ||
| 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
- Penn State Berks is larger than than University of Maine at Presque Isle based on total student enrollment (2,077 students vs. 1,847 students)
University of Maine at Presque Isle vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine at Presque Isle or Penn State Berks?
- Penn State Berks is 109.4% more expensive to attend than University of Maine at Presque Isle for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $7,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.8% higher at Penn State Berks than University of Maine at Presque Isle ($25,854.00 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 Penn State Berks ($9,104 vs. $21,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Presque Isle are 46.3% lower than costs at Penn State Berks ($9,800 vs. $14,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Presque Isle than Penn State Berks (93% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine at Presque Isle students is 0.7% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($8,588 vs. $8,528)
University of Maine at Presque Isle vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine at Presque Isle or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or University of Maine at Presque Isle .
- Accepted freshman Penn State Berks students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at University of Maine at Presque Isle (3.0)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than University of Maine at Presque Isle (97%)
University of Maine at Presque Isle vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine at Presque Isle or Penn State Berks? 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 Penn State Berks and University of Maine at Presque Isle.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Berks is higher than University of Maine at Presque Isle (55% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks earn on average $22,400 more per year than University of Maine at Presque Isle graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $32,900)
- University of Maine at Presque Isle students graduate with a $7,670 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Berks graduates. ($19,148 vs. $26,818)
- University of Maine at Presque Isle graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Berks graduates. ($197 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Berks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine at Presque Isle students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/