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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 Sage Colleges | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | The Sage Colleges | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Troy, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 2,159 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | sage.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | The Sage Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $33,851 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $33,851 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $13,543 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $22,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $27,982 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Maine | The Sage Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 1,737 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 1,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 73.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 | The Sage Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | The Sage Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $240 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | The Sage Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
University of Maine | The Sage Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 13% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | The Sage Colleges | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than The Sage Colleges based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 2,159 students)
University of Maine vs. The Sage Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or The Sage Colleges?
- The Sage Colleges is 190.8% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($33,851.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at The Sage Colleges than University of Maine ($33,851.00 vs. $33,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than The Sage Colleges ($17,617 vs. $22,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 12.4% lower than costs at The Sage Colleges ($12,050 vs. $13,543)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Sage Colleges than University of Maine (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Sage Colleges students is 121.2% larger than aid received University of Maine ($27,982 vs. $12,652)
University of Maine vs. The Sage Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or The Sage Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The Sage Colleges 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 The Sage Colleges (3.3)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than The Sage Colleges (73.6%)
University of Maine vs. The Sage Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or The Sage Colleges? 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 The Sage Colleges and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than The Sage Colleges (60% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $3,600 more per year than The Sage Colleges graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $43,100)
- The Sage Colleges students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- The Sage Colleges graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The Sage Colleges students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/