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Overview |
University of Maine | UWB | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Bothell, WA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 5,735 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | UWB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $15,282 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $9,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $15,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 45% |
Admission |
University of Maine | UWB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 3,996 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1210/1450 | ||
| 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 | UWB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | UWB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $155 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | UWB | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Maine | UWB | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 1% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | UWB | ||
| 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 Maine is larger than than UWB based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 5,735 students)
University of Maine vs. UWB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or UWB?
- University of Maine is 4% more expensive to attend than UWB for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $11,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at UWB than University of Maine ($39,687.00 vs. $33,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Bothell Campus than University of Maine ($9,357 vs. $17,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 26.8% lower than costs at University of Washington Bothell Campus ($12,050 vs. $15,282)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than University of Washington Bothell Campus (98% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Bothell Campus students is 22.3% larger than aid received University of Maine ($15,474 vs. $12,652)
University of Maine vs. UWB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or UWB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWB or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 53 points higher than at UWB (1037)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UWB (22)
- Accepted freshman UWB students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than UWB (88.1%)
University of Maine vs. UWB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or UWB? 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 UWB and University of Maine.
- Graduates from University of Washington Bothell Campus earn on average $19,100 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $46,700)
- University of Washington Bothell Campus students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,000)
- UWB graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($155 vs. $268)
- More UWB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/