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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus LIM UVM URI University of Massachusetts-Boston University of Southern Maine UMass University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus UConn Kent State University at Trumbull The New School NYSID| University of Maine | Fashion Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | FIT | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 8,125 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | fitnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | FIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $5,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $15,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $27,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $20,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $8,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 54% |
Admission |
University of Maine | FIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 4,669 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 2,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Maine | FIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | FIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $201 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | FIT | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Maine | FIT | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 42% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | FIT | ||
| 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 FIT based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 8,125 students)
University of Maine vs. FIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or FIT?
- University of Maine is 120% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.5% higher at University of Maine than Fashion Institute of Technology ($33,240.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than FIT ($17,617 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 124.1% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($12,050 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than Fashion Institute of Technology (98% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 53.2% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($12,652 vs. $8,260)
University of Maine vs. FIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or FIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FIT or University of Maine .
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than FIT (52.8%)
University of Maine vs. FIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or FIT? 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 FIT and University of Maine.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $4,900 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $46,700)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- FIT graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIT students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/