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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 | Bay State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | Bay State College | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 224 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | baystate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Bay State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $28,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $28,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $43,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $10,243 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 74% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Bay State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 109 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 52 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 47.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 48.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
University of Maine | Bay State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Bay State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $31,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Bay State College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
University of Maine | Bay State College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 10% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Bay State College | ||
| 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 Bay State College based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 224 students)
University of Maine vs. Bay State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Bay State College?
- Bay State College is 144.8% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($28,500.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at University of Maine than Bay State College ($33,240.00 vs. $28,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Bay State College ($17,617 vs. $43,020)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 12% lower than costs at Bay State College ($12,050 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than Bay State College (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 23.5% larger than aid received Bay State College ($12,652 vs. $10,243)
University of Maine vs. Bay State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Bay State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bay State College or University of Maine .
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Bay State College (47.7%)
University of Maine vs. Bay State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Bay State College? 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 Bay State College and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than Bay State College (60% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $15,100 more per year than Bay State College graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $31,600)
- Bay State College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Bay State College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay State College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/