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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UVM URI University of Massachusetts-Boston University of Southern Maine University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-Stout UWM UMass UW-Green Bay University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus UW-La Crosse| University of Maine | University of Wisconsin Stevens Point | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | UWSP | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #860 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Maine | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 19/24 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
University of Maine | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $251 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Maine | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 10% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | UWSP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than UWSP based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 7,964 students)
University of Maine vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or UWSP?
- University of Maine is 73.8% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.8% higher at University of Maine than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($33,240.00 vs. $15,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than University of Maine ($13,702 vs. $17,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 50.6% lower than costs at University of Maine ($8,000 vs. $12,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine as University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 203.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($12,652 vs. $4,169)
University of Maine vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 40 points higher than at UWSP (1050)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UWSP (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at UWSP (3.27)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than UWSP (89.1%)
University of Maine vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or UWSP? 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 UWSP and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than University of Maine (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $5,000 more per year than UWSP graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $41,700)
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point students graduate with a $1,640 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($24,360 vs. $26,000)
- UWSP graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($251 vs. $268)
- More UWSP 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/