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Overview |
University of Maine | Parkside | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #965 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 67% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 17/23 | ||
| 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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Maine | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 3,947 students)
University of Maine vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Parkside?
- University of Maine is 84.8% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.2% higher at University of Maine than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($33,240.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than University of Maine ($8,510 vs. $17,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 51.3% lower than costs at University of Maine ($7,966 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than University of Wisconsin Parkside (98% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 78.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($12,652 vs. $7,098)
University of Maine vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 120 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Parkside (72.8%)
University of Maine vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Parkside? 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 Parkside and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (60% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $5,700 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $3,035 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($22,965 vs. $26,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside 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/