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Overview |
University of Maine | CofC | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 10,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $35,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $21,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Maine | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 22,020 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 16,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Maine | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Maine | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 54% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | CofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than CofC based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 10,885 students)
University of Maine vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or CofC?
- College of Charleston is 7.5% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at CofC than University of Maine ($35,338.00 vs. $33,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than CofC ($17,617 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 7.8% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($12,050 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than University of Maine (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 33.2% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($12,652 vs. $9,499)
University of Maine vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 51 points higher than at University of Maine (1090)
- Incoming CofC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Maine (25)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than CofC (75.7%)
University of Maine vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or CofC? 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 CofC and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than University of Maine (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $500 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $46,200)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- CofC graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/