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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 Southern New Hampshire University| University of Maine | Granite State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | GSC | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Concord, NH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 1,425 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | granite.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | GSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $7,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $8,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $9,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $11,850 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $5,318 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
University of Maine | GSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | - | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
University of Maine | GSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | GSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $14,384 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $148 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | GSC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
University of Maine | GSC | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 29% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | GSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than GSC based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 1,425 students)
University of Maine vs. GSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or GSC?
- University of Maine is 54.5% more expensive to attend than GSC for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $7,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 274.3% higher at University of Maine than Granite State College ($33,240.00 vs. $8,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Granite State College than University of Maine ($11,850 vs. $17,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Granite State College are 22.6% lower than costs at University of Maine ($9,828 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than Granite State College (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 137.9% larger than aid received Granite State College ($12,652 vs. $5,318)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or GSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSC or University of Maine .
University of Maine vs. GSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or GSC? 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 GSC and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than Granite State College (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $10,200 more per year than GSC graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $36,500)
- Granite State College students graduate with a $11,616 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($14,384 vs. $26,000)
- GSC graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($148 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/