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Overview |
University of Maine | Nichols | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 2,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 84.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 15.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 945/1180 | ||
| 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 | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Maine | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 40% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Nichols | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 1,403 students)
University of Maine vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Nichols?
- Nichols College is 219.2% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Nichols than University of Maine ($37,150.00 vs. $33,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Nichols ($17,617 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 17.1% lower than costs at Nichols College ($12,050 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than University of Maine (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 109.6% larger than aid received University of Maine ($26,515 vs. $12,652)
University of Maine vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or University of Maine .
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Nichols (84.9%)
University of Maine vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Nichols? 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 Nichols and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than Nichols College (60% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $5,100 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $46,700)
- University of Maine students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nichols students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/