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Overview |
University of Maine | Vermont Tech | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Randolph Center, VT | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 1,414 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | vtc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Vermont Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $14,712 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $28,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $19,426 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $9,660 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 930 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 463 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 49.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of Maine | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Vermont Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $16,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $165 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
University of Maine | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 20% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Vermont Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than Vermont Tech based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 1,414 students)
University of Maine vs. Vermont Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Vermont Tech?
- Vermont Technical College is 26.4% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($14,712.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at University of Maine than Vermont Technical College ($33,240.00 vs. $28,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Vermont Tech ($17,617 vs. $19,426)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 2.9% lower than costs at Vermont Technical College ($12,050 vs. $12,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than Vermont Technical College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 31% larger than aid received Vermont Technical College ($12,652 vs. $9,660)
University of Maine vs. Vermont Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Vermont Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vermont Tech or University of Maine .
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Vermont Tech (3.19)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Vermont Tech (49.8%)
University of Maine vs. Vermont Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Vermont Tech? 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 Vermont Tech and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than Vermont Technical College (60% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $1,900 more per year than Vermont Tech graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $44,800)
- Vermont Technical College students graduate with a $9,950 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($16,050 vs. $26,000)
- Vermont Tech graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($165 vs. $268)
- More Vermont Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/