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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 Western Oregon State College UMass Dartmouth University of Massachusetts-Lowell Husson University| University of Maine | Eastern Oregon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | EOU | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | La Grande, OR | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 2,674 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | eou.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | EOU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $8,145 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $21,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $15,234 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $7,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Maine | EOU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 1,015 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 1,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.54 | ||
| 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 10, 2023 |
Academics |
University of Maine | EOU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | EOU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,839 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $236 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | EOU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
University of Maine | EOU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 31% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | EOU | ||
| 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 EOU based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 2,674 students)
University of Maine vs. EOU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or EOU?
- University of Maine is 42.9% more expensive to attend than EOU for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $8,145.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.8% higher at University of Maine than Eastern Oregon University ($33,240.00 vs. $21,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Oregon University than University of Maine ($15,234 vs. $17,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Oregon University are 11.9% lower than costs at University of Maine ($10,770 vs. $12,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine as Eastern Oregon University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 63.9% larger than aid received Eastern Oregon University ($12,652 vs. $7,718)
University of Maine vs. EOU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or EOU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EOU or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 139 points higher than at EOU (951)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at EOU (21)
- Accepted freshman EOU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- EOU has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than University of Maine (94%)
University of Maine vs. EOU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or EOU? 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 EOU and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than Eastern Oregon University (60% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $4,500 more per year than EOU graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $42,200)
- Eastern Oregon University students graduate with a $3,161 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($22,839 vs. $26,000)
- EOU graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($236 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EOU 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/