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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 Colby College| University of Maine | Maine College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | Maine College of Art | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Portland, ME | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 436 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | meca.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Maine College of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $14,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $35,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $20,227 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Maine College of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 649 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 480 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of Maine | Maine College of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Maine College of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $31,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Maine College of Art | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
University of Maine | Maine College of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 85% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Maine College of Art | ||
| 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 Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 436 students)
University of Maine vs. Maine College of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Maine College of Art?
- Maine College of Art is 235.9% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at Maine College of Art than University of Maine ($39,100.00 vs. $33,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Maine College of Art ($17,617 vs. $35,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 19.8% lower than costs at Maine College of Art ($12,050 vs. $14,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art than University of Maine (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maine College of Art students is 59.9% larger than aid received University of Maine ($20,227 vs. $12,652)
University of Maine vs. Maine College of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Maine College of Art? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maine College of Art or University of Maine .
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Maine College of Art (74%)
University of Maine vs. Maine College of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Maine College of Art? 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 Maine College of Art and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than Maine College of Art (60% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $15,100 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $31,600)
- University of Maine students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Maine College of Art graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Maine College of Art graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maine College of Art students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/