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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Old Dominion UVM Longwood University URI JMU University of Massachusetts-Boston University of Southern Maine VSU Virginia Tech UMass VCU| University of Maine | Radford University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | RU | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Maine | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | RU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Maine | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | RU | ||
| 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 RU based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 7,718 students)
University of Maine vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or RU?
- University of Maine is 42.7% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.2% higher at University of Maine than Radford University ($33,240.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than University of Maine ($17,105 vs. $17,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 14% lower than costs at University of Maine ($10,567 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than Radford University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 30% larger than aid received Radford University ($12,652 vs. $9,733)
University of Maine vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or University of Maine .
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at RU (3.31)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than RU (93.3%)
University of Maine vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or RU? 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 RU and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than Radford University (60% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $700 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $46,700)
- Radford University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- RU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/