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Overview |
University of Maine | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | New London, NH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 943 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | colby-sawyer.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $46,364 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $46,364 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $16,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $28,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $37,913 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 1,751 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 1,366 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | ||
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Academics |
University of Maine | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
University of Maine | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 48% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Colby-Sawyer based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 943 students)
University of Maine vs. Colby-Sawyer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Colby-Sawyer?
- Colby Sawyer College is 298.3% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($46,364.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.5% higher at Colby-Sawyer than University of Maine ($46,364.00 vs. $33,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Colby-Sawyer ($17,617 vs. $28,202)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 35.8% lower than costs at Colby Sawyer College ($12,050 vs. $16,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colby Sawyer College than University of Maine (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby Sawyer College students is 199.7% larger than aid received University of Maine ($37,913 vs. $12,652)
University of Maine vs. Colby-Sawyer Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Colby-Sawyer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colby-Sawyer or University of Maine .
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Colby-Sawyer (78%)
University of Maine vs. Colby-Sawyer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Colby-Sawyer? 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 Colby-Sawyer and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than Colby Sawyer College (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $1,800 more per year than Colby-Sawyer graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $44,900)
- University of Maine students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Colby-Sawyer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/