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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UVM Fisk University URI University of Massachusetts-Boston KY State University of Southern Maine Jackson State University Middle Tennessee State University TSU UMass Southern University and A & M College| University of Maine | Tennessee State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | - | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.22 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
University of Maine | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $289 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 82% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Maine | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 61% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Tennessee State University | ||
| 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 Tennessee State University based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 9,218 students)
University of Maine vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Tennessee State University?
- University of Maine is 63.3% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.3% higher at University of Maine than Tennessee State University ($33,240.00 vs. $20,484.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than University of Maine ($11,986 vs. $17,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 41.1% lower than costs at University of Maine ($8,542 vs. $12,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine as Tennessee State University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 36.9% larger than aid received University of Maine ($17,315 vs. $12,652)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee State University or University of Maine .
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
University of Maine vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Tennessee State University? 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 Tennessee State University and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than Tennessee State University (60% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $8,300 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $38,400)
- University of Maine students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,000)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($268 vs. $289)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/