University of New England vs. Anna Maria College

Comparable Facts

Compare University of New England in Biddeford, ME with Anna Maria College in Paxton, MA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

University of New England is larger than Anna Maria College based on total student enrollment (6,573 students vs. 1,202 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of New England is located in Biddeford, ME (Small City setting); Anna Maria College is in Paxton, MA (Rural Fringe setting).
• University of New England is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Anna Maria College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of New England 11:1; Anna Maria College 12:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anna Maria College are 0.6% lower than at University of New England ($17,892 vs. $18,000).
• Out-of-state tuition is 0.8% higher at Anna Maria College than at University of New England (about $361 more per year; $44,571 vs. $44,210).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at University of New England as at Anna Maria College (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Anna Maria College students is 39.3% larger than aid received by University of New England students ($32,385 vs. $23,255).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at University of New England, test optional at Anna Maria College.
• Typical fall application deadline: University of New England Feb 15, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at University of New England average a 3.41 high school GPA, 0.47 higher than at Anna Maria College (2.94).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 12.4% at University of New England vs. 6.5% at Anna Maria College.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Anna Maria College graduates have a $2,000 lower median loan debt than University of New England graduates ($25,000 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, Anna Maria College graduates have an estimated $21 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than University of New England graduates ($258 vs. $279).
• More University of New England graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anna Maria College students, three years after graduation (75% vs. 59%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.