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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UVM URI University of Massachusetts-Boston University of Southern Maine UMass University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus UConn Wentworth Institute of Technology RIT UMass Dartmouth University of Massachusetts-Lowell| University of Maine | SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | SUNYIT | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 2,842 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #257 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | SUNYIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $17,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $14,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $13,799 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $9,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 89% |
Admission |
University of Maine | SUNYIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 2,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1040/1400 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Maine | SUNYIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | SUNYIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $171 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | SUNYIT | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Maine | SUNYIT | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 3% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | SUNYIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than SUNYIT based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 2,842 students)
University of Maine vs. SUNYIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or SUNYIT?
- University of Maine is 64.6% more expensive to attend than SUNYIT for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.4% higher at University of Maine than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($33,240.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome than University of Maine ($13,799 vs. $17,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 16.2% lower than costs at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($12,050 vs. $14,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 33.2% larger than aid received SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($12,652 vs. $9,497)
University of Maine vs. SUNYIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or SUNYIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNYIT or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (1141) is 51 points higher than at University of Maine (1090)
- Incoming SUNYIT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Maine (25)
- Accepted freshman SUNYIT students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than SUNYIT (81.7%)
University of Maine vs. SUNYIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or SUNYIT? 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 SUNYIT and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome earn on average $6,500 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($53,200 vs. $46,700)
- SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome students graduate with a $9,415 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($16,585 vs. $26,000)
- SUNYIT graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($171 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNYIT students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/