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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 Missouri Southern University of Massachusetts-Lowell Husson University| University of Maine | Missouri Western State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | MWSU | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $13,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $11,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $10,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Maine | MWSU | ||
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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 | 3.25 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
University of Maine | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $225 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
University of Maine | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 17% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | MWSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than MWSU based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 4,023 students)
University of Maine vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or MWSU?
- University of Maine is 78% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.3% higher at University of Maine than Missouri Western State University ($33,240.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than University of Maine ($11,917 vs. $17,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Western State University are 18.1% lower than costs at University of Maine ($10,200 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than University of Maine (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 20.1% larger than aid received Missouri Western State University ($12,652 vs. $10,531)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or University of Maine .
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at MWSU (3.25)
University of Maine vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or MWSU? 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 MWSU and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than Missouri Western State University (60% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $10,200 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $4,182 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($21,818 vs. $26,000)
- MWSU graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($225 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MWSU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/