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Overview |
University of Maine | CNU | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 66% |
Admission |
University of Maine | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Maine | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
University of Maine | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 6% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | CNU | ||
| 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 CNU based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 4,559 students)
University of Maine vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or CNU?
- University of Maine is 24.2% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47% higher at University of Maine than Christopher Newport University ($33,240.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than CNU ($17,617 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 0.5% lower than costs at University of Maine ($11,990 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than Christopher Newport University (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 57.7% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($12,652 vs. $8,022)
University of Maine vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 65 points higher than at University of Maine (1090)
- Incoming University of Maine students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at CNU (25)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than CNU (85.4%)
University of Maine vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or CNU? 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 CNU and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than University of Maine (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $400 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $46,700)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/