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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus MHC UVM Bryn Mawr URI University of Massachusetts-Boston University of Southern Maine Wellesley UMass Vassar Barnard University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus| University of Maine | Smith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | Smith College | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #68 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $58,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 64% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1370/1520 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Maine | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $196 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
University of Maine | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 76% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Smith College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Smith College based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 2,873 students)
University of Maine vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Smith College?
- Smith College is 402.4% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.9% higher at Smith College than University of Maine ($58,480.00 vs. $33,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Smith College ($17,617 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 68.8% lower than costs at Smith College ($12,050 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than Smith College (98% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 288.2% larger than aid received University of Maine ($49,109 vs. $12,652)
University of Maine vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or University of Maine .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Smith College (22.9%)
University of Maine vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Smith College? 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 Smith College and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than University of Maine (85% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Smith College earn on average $2,200 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $46,700)
- Smith College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($196 vs. $268)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/