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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 Wagner College UMass Dartmouth University of Massachusetts-Lowell Husson University| University of Maine | CUNY College of Staten Island | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | Staten Island | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 10,248 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Staten Island | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $20,055 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $7,217 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $8,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Staten Island | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | - | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.0 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
University of Maine | Staten Island | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Staten Island | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $13,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $144 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Staten Island | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Maine | Staten Island | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Staten Island | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than Staten Island based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 10,248 students)
University of Maine vs. Staten Island Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Staten Island?
- University of Maine is 68% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.4% higher at University of Maine than CUNY College of Staten Island ($33,240.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than University of Maine ($7,217 vs. $17,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 66.4% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($12,050 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than University of Maine (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 57% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($12,652 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Staten Island? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Staten Island or University of Maine .
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
University of Maine vs. Staten Island Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Staten Island? 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 Staten Island and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than CUNY College of Staten Island (60% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $1,600 more per year than Staten Island graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $45,100)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $12,013 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($13,987 vs. $26,000)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($144 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Staten Island students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/