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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UVM California State University-Northridge URI University of Massachusetts-Boston University of Southern Maine CSUMB CSU UMass CSUDH University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus UConn| University of Maine | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 72% |
Admission |
University of Maine | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.22 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Maine | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $156 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
University of Maine | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 1% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| 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 CSU Channel Islands based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 6,128 students)
University of Maine vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or CSU Channel Islands?
- University of Maine is 102.7% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.6% higher at University of Maine than California State University Channel Islands ($33,240.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Channel Islands than University of Maine ($13,540 vs. $17,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 35.3% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($12,050 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than California State University Channel Islands (98% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 34.4% larger than aid received California State University Channel Islands ($12,652 vs. $9,412)
University of Maine vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or University of Maine .
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than CSU Channel Islands (89.7%)
University of Maine vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than California State University Channel Islands (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $600 more per year than CSU Channel Islands graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $46,100)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $10,817 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($15,183 vs. $26,000)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($156 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Channel Islands students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/