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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Culinary Institute of America UVM URI University of Massachusetts-Boston University of Southern Maine UMass Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus UConn Southern New Hampshire University UMass Dartmouth| University of Maine | Johnson & Wales University Providence | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 940/1190 | ||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
University of Maine | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 80% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 4,566 students)
University of Maine vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 225.6% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than University of Maine ($37,896.00 vs. $33,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($17,617 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 55.7% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($12,050 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than University of Maine (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 105.3% larger than aid received University of Maine ($25,979 vs. $12,652)
University of Maine vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Providence or University of Maine .
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.4%)
University of Maine vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $6,600 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $40,100)
- University of Maine students graduate with a $900 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,900)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/