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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 | Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 513 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | bfit.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $17,628 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $17,628 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $18,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $11,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 84% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | - | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 2.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
University of Maine | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $124 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 82% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
University of Maine | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 1% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 513 students)
University of Maine vs. Franklin Institute of Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Franklin Institute of Boston?
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology is 51.4% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($17,628.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.6% higher at University of Maine than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($33,240.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Franklin Institute of Boston ($17,617 vs. $18,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 12% lower than costs at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($12,050 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 12% larger than aid received Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($12,652 vs. $11,296)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Franklin Institute of Boston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin Institute of Boston or University of Maine .
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 1.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Franklin Institute of Boston (2.32)
University of Maine vs. Franklin Institute of Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Franklin Institute of 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 Franklin Institute of Boston and University of Maine.
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $5,000 more per year than Franklin Institute of Boston graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $41,700)
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($12,000 vs. $26,000)
- Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($124 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Institute of Boston students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/