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Overview |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Location | Presque Isle, ME | Lehman, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,847 | 368 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| 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 Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,760 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,800 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,104 | $16,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,588 | $10,598 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 732 | 653 | ||
| Admitted | 710 | 622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97%Open | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9%Open | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | |||
| 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 Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 47% | ||
| 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 Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 17% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Penn State Wilkes-Barre based on total student enrollment (1,847 students vs. 368 students)
University of Maine at Presque Isle vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine at Presque Isle or Penn State Wilkes-Barre?
- Penn State Wilkes Barre is 88.1% more expensive to attend than University of Maine at Presque Isle for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $7,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.3% higher at Penn State Wilkes-Barre than University of Maine at Presque Isle ($23,086.00 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 Wilkes-Barre ($9,104 vs. $16,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Presque Isle are 32.5% lower than costs at Penn State Wilkes Barre ($9,800 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Wilkes Barre than University of Maine at Presque Isle (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Wilkes Barre students is 23.4% larger than aid received University of Maine at Presque Isle ($10,598 vs. $8,588)
University of Maine at Presque Isle vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine at Presque Isle or Penn State Wilkes-Barre? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Wilkes-Barre or University of Maine at Presque Isle .
- University of Maine at Presque Isle has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Penn State Wilkes-Barre (95.3%)
University of Maine at Presque Isle vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine at Presque Isle or Penn State Wilkes-Barre? 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 Wilkes-Barre and University of Maine at Presque Isle.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Wilkes-Barre is higher than University of Maine at Presque Isle (47% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Penn State Wilkes Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre graduates. ($197 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Wilkes-Barre 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/