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Overview |
University of Maine | Wheelock College | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 890 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | wheelock.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Wheelock College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $34,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $34,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $14,975 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $28,829 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $21,786 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Wheelock College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | - | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 2.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
University of Maine | Wheelock College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Wheelock College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Wheelock College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
University of Maine | Wheelock College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | - | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Wheelock College | ||
| 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 Wheelock College based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 890 students)
University of Maine vs. Wheelock College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Wheelock College?
- Wheelock College is 200.3% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($34,950.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Wheelock College than University of Maine ($34,950.00 vs. $33,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Wheelock College ($17,617 vs. $28,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 24.3% lower than costs at Wheelock College ($12,050 vs. $14,975)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheelock College than University of Maine (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheelock College students is 72.2% larger than aid received University of Maine ($21,786 vs. $12,652)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Wheelock College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheelock College or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 146 points higher than at Wheelock College (944)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Wheelock College (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Wheelock College (2.92)
University of Maine vs. Wheelock College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Wheelock 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 Wheelock College and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than Wheelock College (60% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $10,400 more per year than Wheelock College graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $36,300)
- University of Maine students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheelock College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Wheelock College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wheelock College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/