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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus RPI UVM Clark University URI Holy Cross RIT University of Massachusetts-Boston University of Southern Maine Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University| University of Maine | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | WPI | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Maine | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Maine | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
University of Maine | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 47% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | WPI | ||
| 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 WPI based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 7,308 students)
University of Maine vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 381.1% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.5% higher at WPI than University of Maine ($56,000.00 vs. $33,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than WPI ($17,617 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 37.3% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($12,050 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 113.9% larger than aid received University of Maine ($27,059 vs. $12,652)
University of Maine vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or University of Maine .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than WPI (57.5%)
University of Maine vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or WPI? 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 WPI and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than University of Maine (76% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $36,000 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $46,700)
- University of Maine students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/