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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 | Thomas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | Thomas College | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Waterville, ME | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 1,737 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | thomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Thomas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $28,954 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $28,954 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $11,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $22,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $20,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Thomas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 869 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 27.7% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of Maine | Thomas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Thomas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Thomas College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
University of Maine | Thomas College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 16% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Thomas College | ||
| 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 Thomas College based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 1,737 students)
University of Maine vs. Thomas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Thomas College?
- Thomas College is 148.7% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($28,954.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at University of Maine than Thomas College ($33,240.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Thomas College ($17,617 vs. $22,070)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 0.4% lower than costs at University of Maine ($11,998 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College than University of Maine (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas College students is 63.9% larger than aid received University of Maine ($20,732 vs. $12,652)
University of Maine vs. Thomas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Thomas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas College or University of Maine .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than University of Maine (94%)
University of Maine vs. Thomas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Thomas College? 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 Thomas College and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than Thomas College (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $5,700 more per year than Thomas College graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $41,000)
- University of Maine students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/