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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UVM WSSU URI University of Massachusetts-Boston ECSU University of Southern Maine North Carolina Central University UMass University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus UConn Methodist| University of Maine | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #999 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 89% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 870/1060 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Maine | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $229 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 82% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
University of Maine | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 6,787 students)
University of Maine vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Fayetteville State University?
- University of Maine is 1,064% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 564.8% higher at University of Maine than Fayetteville State University ($33,240.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than University of Maine ($6,355 vs. $17,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 27.6% lower than costs at University of Maine ($9,440 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than Fayetteville State University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 25.9% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($12,652 vs. $10,050)
University of Maine vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Fayetteville State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fayetteville State University or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 220 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
University of Maine vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Fayetteville State University? 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 Fayetteville State University and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than Fayetteville State University (60% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $14,200 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $3,839 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($22,161 vs. $26,000)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($229 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/