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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UTC UVM Middle Tennessee State University Tennessee URI University of Massachusetts-Boston University of Southern Maine Memphis UMass University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus UA Huntsville| University of Maine | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $165 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Maine | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Tennessee Tech | ||
| 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 Tech based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 9,902 students)
University of Maine vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Tennessee Tech?
- University of Maine is 36.6% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.2% higher at University of Maine than Tennessee Technological University ($33,240.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than University of Maine ($15,188 vs. $17,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 14.7% lower than costs at University of Maine ($10,502 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than Tennessee Technological University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 49.4% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($12,652 vs. $8,471)
University of Maine vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 12 points higher than at University of Maine (1090)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
University of Maine vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Tennessee Tech? 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 Tech and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than Tennessee Technological University (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $3,300 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($16,000 vs. $26,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($165 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/