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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UVM URI University of Massachusetts-Boston University of Southern Maine Southeast Missouri State University UMass EIU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus University of Missouri-Kansas City UConn Northwest| University of Maine | University of Central Missouri | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | Central | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 19/25 | ||
| 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 | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $232 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Central | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Maine | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than Central based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 11,637 students)
University of Maine vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Central?
- University of Maine is 44.8% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.7% higher at University of Maine than University of Central Missouri ($33,240.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than University of Maine ($15,117 vs. $17,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 24.2% lower than costs at University of Maine ($9,699 vs. $12,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine as University of Central Missouri (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 94.1% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($12,652 vs. $6,517)
University of Maine vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 80 points higher than at Central (1010)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Central (22)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Central (71.3%)
University of Maine vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Central? 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 Central and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than University of Central Missouri (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $5,200 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $41,500)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $3,559 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($22,441 vs. $26,000)
- Central graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/