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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 | Mount Ida College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | Mount Ida College | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Newton, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 1,555 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | mountida.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Mount Ida College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $34,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $34,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $13,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $27,631 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $21,083 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Mount Ida College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 3,217 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 2,409 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | Required | ||
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Academics |
University of Maine | Mount Ida College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Mount Ida College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Mount Ida College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
University of Maine | Mount Ida College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | - | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Mount Ida College | ||
| 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 Mount Ida College based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 1,555 students)
University of Maine vs. Mount Ida College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Mount Ida College?
- Mount Ida College is 193.8% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($34,200.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Mount Ida College than University of Maine ($34,200.00 vs. $33,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Mount Ida College ($17,617 vs. $27,631)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 13.5% lower than costs at Mount Ida College ($12,050 vs. $13,680)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine as Mount Ida College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Ida College students is 66.6% larger than aid received University of Maine ($21,083 vs. $12,652)
University of Maine vs. Mount Ida College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Mount Ida College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Ida College or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 184 points higher than at Mount Ida College (906)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Mount Ida College (19)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Mount Ida College (74.9%)
University of Maine vs. Mount Ida College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Mount Ida College? 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 Mount Ida College and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than Mount Ida College (60% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $5,600 more per year than Mount Ida College graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $41,100)
- University of Maine students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Ida College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Ida College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Ida College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/