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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UVM URI University of Massachusetts-Boston University of Southern Maine UMass University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus UConn UMass Dartmouth University of Massachusetts-Lowell Husson University Colby College| University of Maine | American International College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | AIC | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 2,010 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #945 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | aic.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | AIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $40,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $40,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $15,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $18,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $35,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
University of Maine | AIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 2,707 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 2,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 89.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 2.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 940/1110 | ||
| 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 | Sep 7, 2023 |
Academics |
University of Maine | AIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | AIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | AIC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 14% |
Students |
University of Maine | AIC | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 47% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | AIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 2,010 students)
University of Maine vs. AIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or AIC?
- American International College is 248.4% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at AIC than University of Maine ($40,550.00 vs. $33,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than AIC ($17,617 vs. $18,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 25.6% lower than costs at American International College ($12,050 vs. $15,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than American International College (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 177.1% larger than aid received University of Maine ($35,061 vs. $12,652)
University of Maine vs. AIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or AIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIC or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 203 points higher than at AIC (887)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at AIC (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at AIC (2.91)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than AIC (89.4%)
University of Maine vs. AIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or AIC? 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 AIC and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than American International College (60% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $300 more per year than AIC graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $46,400)
- University of Maine students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/