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Overview |
University of Maine | Merrimack | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | North Andover, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 5,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | merrimack.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Merrimack | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $45,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $45,815 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $18,295 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $37,296 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $27,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Merrimack | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 13,175 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 9,833 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
University of Maine | Merrimack | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Merrimack | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Merrimack | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 11% |
Students |
University of Maine | Merrimack | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 31% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Merrimack | ||
| 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 Merrimack based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 5,505 students)
University of Maine vs. Merrimack Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Merrimack?
- Merrimack College is 293.6% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.8% higher at Merrimack than University of Maine ($45,815.00 vs. $33,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Merrimack ($17,617 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 51.8% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($12,050 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than Merrimack College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 119.2% larger than aid received University of Maine ($27,729 vs. $12,652)
University of Maine vs. Merrimack Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Merrimack? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Merrimack or University of Maine .
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Merrimack (3.3)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Merrimack (74.6%)
University of Maine vs. Merrimack Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Merrimack? 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 Merrimack and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than University of Maine (70% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $11,300 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $46,700)
- University of Maine students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/