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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UVM Penn State Brandywine URI University of Massachusetts-Boston WCU Penn State Harrisburg University of Southern Maine Temple Penn State Penn State Altoona UMass| University of Maine | Penn State Abington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | Penn State Abington | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Abington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 3,090 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #694 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Penn State Abington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $14,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $24,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $20,460 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $9,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 79% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 6,463 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 6,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1070/1310 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Penn State Abington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $277 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
University of Maine | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 21% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Penn State Abington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than Penn State Abington based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 3,090 students)
University of Maine vs. Penn State Abington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Penn State Abington?
- Penn State Abington is 26.2% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($14,684.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.2% higher at University of Maine than Penn State Abington ($33,240.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Penn State Abington ($17,617 vs. $20,460)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Abington are 12.7% lower than costs at University of Maine ($10,694 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than Penn State Abington (98% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 31.9% larger than aid received Penn State Abington ($12,652 vs. $9,589)
University of Maine vs. Penn State Abington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Penn State Abington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Abington or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 115 points higher than at Penn State Abington (975)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Abington (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have at the same average high school GPA (3.42) as students at Penn State Abington (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Penn State Abington (93.4%)
University of Maine vs. Penn State Abington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Penn State Abington? 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 Penn State Abington and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than Penn State Abington (60% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Abington earn on average $8,600 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,700)
- University of Maine students graduate with a $818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Abington graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Abington graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Abington students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/