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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UVM URI University of Massachusetts-Boston University of Southern Maine Southern New Hampshire University UMass University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus UConn KSC UMass Dartmouth University of Massachusetts-Lowell| University of Maine | Franklin Pierce University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Rindge, NH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 1,663 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #822 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | franklinpierce.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $39,055 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $39,055 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $15,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $28,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $32,056 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 2,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 19/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1020/1170 | ||
| 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 | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
University of Maine | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 77% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than Franklin Pierce University based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 1,663 students)
University of Maine vs. Franklin Pierce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Franklin Pierce University?
- Franklin Pierce University is 235.5% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at Franklin Pierce University than University of Maine ($39,055.00 vs. $33,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Franklin Pierce University ($17,617 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 27% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($12,050 vs. $15,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University than University of Maine (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 153.4% larger than aid received University of Maine ($32,056 vs. $12,652)
University of Maine vs. Franklin Pierce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Franklin Pierce University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin Pierce University or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 147 points higher than at Franklin Pierce University (943)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Franklin Pierce University (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Franklin Pierce University (92.7%)
University of Maine vs. Franklin Pierce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Franklin Pierce 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 Franklin Pierce University and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than Franklin Pierce University (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $5,400 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $41,300)
- University of Maine students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Pierce University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/