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Overview |
University of Maine | WSSU | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #956 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 86% |
Admission |
University of Maine | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 830/1050 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Maine | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $265 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 82% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
University of Maine | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 16% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | WSSU | ||
| 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 WSSU based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 5,004 students)
University of Maine vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or WSSU?
- University of Maine is 242.3% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.5% higher at University of Maine than Winston Salem State University ($33,240.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winston Salem State University than University of Maine ($14,097 vs. $17,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winston Salem State University are 7.4% lower than costs at University of Maine ($11,220 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than Winston Salem State University (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 51.5% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($12,652 vs. $8,350)
University of Maine vs. WSSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 220 points higher than at WSSU (870)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WSSU (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than WSSU (73.4%)
University of Maine vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or WSSU? 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 WSSU and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than Winston Salem State University (60% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $11,000 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $35,700)
- Winston Salem State University students graduate with a $337 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($25,663 vs. $26,000)
- WSSU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($265 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/