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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UVM URI University of Massachusetts-Boston Curry College University of Southern Maine UMass University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus UConn UMass Dartmouth University of Massachusetts-Lowell Husson University| University of Maine | Dean College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | Dean College | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Franklin, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 1,189 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | dean.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Dean College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $43,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $43,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $18,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $32,219 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $29,972 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Dean College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 4,860 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 3,691 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 9.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 2.88 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
University of Maine | Dean College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Dean College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $16,353 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $169 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Dean College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 18% |
Students |
University of Maine | Dean College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 53% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Dean College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than Dean College based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 1,189 students)
University of Maine vs. Dean College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Dean College?
- Dean College is 271.1% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($43,200.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at Dean College than University of Maine ($43,200.00 vs. $33,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Dean College ($17,617 vs. $32,219)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 53.9% lower than costs at Dean College ($12,050 vs. $18,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dean College than University of Maine (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dean College students is 136.9% larger than aid received University of Maine ($29,972 vs. $12,652)
University of Maine vs. Dean College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Dean College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dean College or University of Maine .
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Dean College (2.88)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Dean College (75.9%)
University of Maine vs. Dean College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Dean College? 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 Dean College and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Dean College is higher than University of Maine (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $11,500 more per year than Dean College graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $35,200)
- Dean College students graduate with a $9,647 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($16,353 vs. $26,000)
- Dean College graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($169 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dean College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/