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Overview |
University of Maine | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
University of Maine | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 10% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Mary Washington College | ||
| 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 Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 3,757 students)
University of Maine vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Mary Washington College?
- University of Maine is 30.2% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at University of Maine than University of Mary Washington ($33,240.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Mary Washington College ($17,617 vs. $21,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 0.3% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($12,050 vs. $12,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than University of Mary Washington (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 39.9% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($12,652 vs. $9,046)
University of Maine vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 20 points higher than at University of Maine (1090)
- Incoming University of Maine students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Mary Washington College (25)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Mary Washington College (85.8%)
University of Maine vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Mary Washington 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 Mary Washington College and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than University of Maine (71% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $8,800 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $46,700)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/