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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 UMass Dartmouth University of Massachusetts-Lowell Husson University Colby College| University of Maine | The New England Institute of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | NEiA | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Brookline, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 94 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | artinstitutes.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | NEiA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $18,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $18,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $6,297 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $28,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $5,281 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Maine | NEiA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | - | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
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Academics |
University of Maine | NEiA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | NEiA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $28,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $297 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | NEiA | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
University of Maine | NEiA | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | - | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | NEiA | ||
| 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 NEiA based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 94 students)
University of Maine vs. NEiA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or NEiA?
- The New England Institute of Art is 59.3% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($18,540.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.3% higher at University of Maine than The New England Institute of Art ($33,240.00 vs. $18,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than NEiA ($17,617 vs. $28,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The New England Institute of Art are 91.4% lower than costs at University of Maine ($6,297 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than The New England Institute of Art (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 139.6% larger than aid received The New England Institute of Art ($12,652 vs. $5,281)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or NEiA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEiA or University of Maine .
University of Maine vs. NEiA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or NEiA? 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 NEiA and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than The New England Institute of Art (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $8,400 more per year than NEiA graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $38,300)
- University of Maine students graduate with a $2,812 lower median federal student loan debt than NEiA graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,812)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than NEiA graduates. ($268 vs. $297)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEiA students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/