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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 UMass Dartmouth University of Massachusetts-Lowell Husson University Colby College| University of Maine | Fisher College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | Fisher College | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #690 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | fisher.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Fisher College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $33,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $33,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $17,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $26,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $25,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Fisher College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 3,333 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 2,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 2.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 15/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 800/1070 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of Maine | Fisher College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Fisher College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,187 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $198 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Fisher College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 36% |
Students |
University of Maine | Fisher College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 40% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Fisher 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 Fisher College based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 1,421 students)
University of Maine vs. Fisher College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Fisher College?
- Fisher College is 184.8% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($33,150.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at University of Maine than Fisher College ($33,240.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Fisher College ($17,617 vs. $26,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 43.9% lower than costs at Fisher College ($12,050 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than Fisher College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisher College students is 100.8% larger than aid received University of Maine ($25,406 vs. $12,652)
University of Maine vs. Fisher College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Fisher College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher College or University of Maine .
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Fisher College (2.72)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Fisher College (74.2%)
University of Maine vs. Fisher College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Fisher 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 Fisher College and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than Fisher College (60% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $10,700 more per year than Fisher College graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $36,000)
- Fisher College students graduate with a $6,813 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($19,187 vs. $26,000)
- Fisher College graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($198 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/