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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus URI UVM University of Massachusetts-Boston SHU University of Southern Maine Roger Williams University UMass University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus UConn Bryant University UMass Dartmouth| University of Maine | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | RIC | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 62% |
Admission |
University of Maine | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 870/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Maine | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $219 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
University of Maine | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 20% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than RIC based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 5,787 students)
University of Maine vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or RIC?
- University of Maine is 22.8% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.9% higher at University of Maine than Rhode Island College ($33,240.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than University of Maine ($11,014 vs. $17,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 11.3% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($12,050 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than Rhode Island College (98% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 67.9% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($12,652 vs. $7,537)
University of Maine vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 177 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at RIC (3.08)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than RIC (87.5%)
University of Maine vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or RIC? 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 RIC and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than Rhode Island College (60% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $4,700 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $4,800 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($21,200 vs. $26,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($219 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/