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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UVM URI University of Massachusetts-Boston University of Southern Maine SUNY at Fredonia SUNY College at Plattsburgh UMass University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus UConn UMass Dartmouth University of Massachusetts-Lowell| University of Maine | SUNY College at Potsdam | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 2,427 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Maine | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 3,170 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 2,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | |||
| 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 | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
University of Maine | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 4% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than SUNY-Potsdam based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 2,427 students)
University of Maine vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or SUNY-Potsdam?
- University of Maine is 64.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.8% higher at University of Maine than SUNY College at Potsdam ($33,240.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Potsdam than University of Maine ($15,310 vs. $17,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 21.2% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($12,050 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than SUNY College at Potsdam (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 8.8% larger than aid received SUNY College at Potsdam ($12,652 vs. $11,632)
University of Maine vs. SUNY-Potsdam Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or University of Maine .
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at SUNY-Potsdam (3.3)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than SUNY-Potsdam (82.7%)
University of Maine vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or SUNY-Potsdam? 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 SUNY-Potsdam and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than SUNY College at Potsdam (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $7,600 more per year than SUNY-Potsdam graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $39,100)
- SUNY College at Potsdam students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- SUNY-Potsdam graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-Potsdam students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/