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Overview |
University of Maine | Fitchburg State | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Fitchburg, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 6,554 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #549 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | fitchburgstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Fitchburg State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $13,516 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $15,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $7,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 76% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 3,084 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 2,654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1020/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Maine | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Fitchburg State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,685 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $234 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Maine | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 10% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Fitchburg State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 6,554 students)
University of Maine vs. Fitchburg State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Fitchburg State?
- University of Maine is 1,100% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 371.5% higher at University of Maine than Fitchburg State University ($33,240.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than University of Maine ($15,535 vs. $17,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 12.2% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($12,050 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than Fitchburg State University (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 78.4% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($12,652 vs. $7,093)
University of Maine vs. Fitchburg State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Fitchburg State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fitchburg State or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 97 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
University of Maine vs. Fitchburg State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Fitchburg State? 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 Fitchburg State and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than Fitchburg State University (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $2,700 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $3,315 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($22,685 vs. $26,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($234 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/