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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 | New England Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | New England Tech | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Warwick, RI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 1,895 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | neit.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | New England Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $32,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $32,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $16,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $33,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $13,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
University of Maine | New England Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 2,375 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 1,769 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 74.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 24.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 920/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Maine | New England Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | New England Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $206 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | New England Tech | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 11% |
Students |
University of Maine | New England Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 44% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | New England Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than New England Tech based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 1,895 students)
University of Maine vs. New England Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or New England Tech?
- New England Institute of Technology is 175.8% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($32,100.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at University of Maine than New England Institute of Technology ($33,240.00 vs. $32,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than New England Tech ($17,617 vs. $33,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 39.4% lower than costs at New England Institute of Technology ($12,050 vs. $16,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than New England Institute of Technology (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England Institute of Technology students is 7.1% larger than aid received University of Maine ($13,552 vs. $12,652)
University of Maine vs. New England Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or New England Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New England Tech or University of Maine .
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than New England Tech (74.5%)
University of Maine vs. New England Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or New England Tech? 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 New England Tech and University of Maine.
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $3,800 more per year than New England Tech graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $42,900)
- New England Institute of Technology students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,000)
- New England Tech graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($206 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New England Tech students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/