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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UVM OSU-Oklahoma City URI University of Massachusetts-Boston University of Southern Maine SWOSU UMass Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus OU| University of Maine | University of Central Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 12,250 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #766 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $7,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $17,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $8,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $18,055 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $6,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 78% |
Admission |
University of Maine | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 4,115 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 2,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 53.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
University of Maine | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $210 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Maine | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | UCO-Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Oklahoma is larger than than University of Maine based on total student enrollment (12,250 students vs. 12,231 students)
University of Maine vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or UCO-Central?
- University of Maine is 65.7% more expensive to attend than UCO-Central for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $7,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.6% higher at University of Maine than University of Central Oklahoma ($33,240.00 vs. $17,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than UCO-Central ($17,617 vs. $18,055)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 39.7% lower than costs at University of Maine ($8,628 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than University of Central Oklahoma (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 97% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($12,652 vs. $6,422)
University of Maine vs. UCO-Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 80 points higher than at UCO-Central (1010)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UCO-Central (22)
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than UCO-Central (69.9%)
University of Maine vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or UCO-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 UCO-Central and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than University of Central Oklahoma (60% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $2,100 more per year than UCO-Central graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $44,600)
- University of Central Oklahoma students graduate with a $5,607 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($20,393 vs. $26,000)
- UCO-Central graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($210 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCO-Central students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/