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Overview |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Presque Isle, ME | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,847 | 15,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $14,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,760 | $35,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,800 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,104 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,588 | $11,104 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 732 | 19,512 | ||
| Admitted | 710 | 15,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97%Open | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9%Open | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,148 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $228 |
Diversity |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 14% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than University of Maine at Presque Isle based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 1,847 students)
University of Maine at Presque Isle vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine at Presque Isle or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 97.9% more expensive to attend than University of Maine at Presque Isle for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $7,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 202% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than University of Maine at Presque Isle ($35,515.00 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston ($9,104 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Presque Isle are 72.4% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($9,800 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than University of Maine at Presque Isle (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 29.3% larger than aid received University of Maine at Presque Isle ($11,104 vs. $8,588)
University of Maine at Presque Isle vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine at Presque Isle or University of Massachusetts-Boston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Massachusetts-Boston or University of Maine at Presque Isle .
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at University of Maine at Presque Isle (3.0)
- University of Maine at Presque Isle has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
University of Maine at Presque Isle vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine at Presque Isle or University of Massachusetts-Boston? 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston and University of Maine at Presque Isle.
- The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Boston is higher than University of Maine at Presque Isle (40% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $18,300 more per year than University of Maine at Presque Isle graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $32,900)
- University of Maine at Presque Isle students graduate with a $2,912 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($19,148 vs. $22,060)
- University of Maine at Presque Isle graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($197 vs. $228)
- More University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine at Presque Isle students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/