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Overview |
University of Maine | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 298 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $44,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $38,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 63.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | |||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Maine | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $149 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
University of Maine | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 61% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Simon's Rock | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 298 students)
University of Maine vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 429.2% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.3% higher at Simon's Rock than University of Maine ($61,600.00 vs. $33,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Simon's Rock ($17,617 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 42.7% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($12,050 vs. $17,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine as Bard College at Simon's Rock (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 201.3% larger than aid received University of Maine ($38,119 vs. $12,652)
University of Maine vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Simon's Rock? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simon's Rock or University of Maine .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than University of Maine (94%)
University of Maine vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Simon's Rock? 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 Simon's Rock and University of Maine.
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $6,800 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($14,500 vs. $26,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($149 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simon's Rock students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/