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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UVM Plymouth URI University of Massachusetts-Boston University of Southern Maine Westfield State University UMass University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus UConn Salem State University Franklin Pierce University| University of Maine | Keene State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | KSC | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Keene, NH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #747 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | keene.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | KSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $11,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $22,663 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $13,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $19,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $10,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Maine | KSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 4,487 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 4,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 24/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
University of Maine | KSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | KSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,295 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $271 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | KSC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
University of Maine | KSC | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 54% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | KSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than KSC based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 2,872 students)
University of Maine vs. KSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or KSC?
- Keene State College is 1% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($11,754.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.7% higher at University of Maine than Keene State College ($33,240.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than KSC ($17,617 vs. $19,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 12.3% lower than costs at Keene State College ($12,050 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than University of Maine (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 25.5% larger than aid received Keene State College ($12,652 vs. $10,085)
University of Maine vs. KSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or KSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSC or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 99 points higher than at KSC (991)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at KSC (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at KSC (3.1)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than KSC (89.5%)
University of Maine vs. KSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or KSC? 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 KSC and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than Keene State College (60% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $2,300 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $44,400)
- University of Maine students graduate with a $295 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,295)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($268 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/