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Overview |
CSU | University of Maine-Machias | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Machias, ME | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 762 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | University of Maine-Machias | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $7,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $14,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $8,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
CSU | University of Maine-Machias | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | University of Maine-Machias | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | University of Maine-Machias | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $27,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $235 |
Diversity |
CSU | University of Maine-Machias | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
CSU | University of Maine-Machias | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 16% | ||
Campus |
CSU | University of Maine-Machias | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than University of Maine-Machias based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 762 students)
CSU vs. University of Maine-Machias Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or University of Maine-Machias?
- Chicago State University is 4.2% more expensive to attend than University of Maine-Machias for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $7,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92% higher at University of Maine-Machias than Chicago State University ($14,700.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Machias are 59.9% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($8,630 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than University of Maine at Machias (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is ?% larger than aid received University of Maine at Machias ($15,891 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or University of Maine-Machias? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Maine-Machias or CSU .
- Accepted freshman University of Maine-Machias students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at CSU (3.18)
CSU vs. University of Maine-Machias Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or University of Maine-Machias? 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 University of Maine-Machias and CSU.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine-Machias is higher than Chicago State University (38% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $10,800 more per year than University of Maine-Machias graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $27,500)
- University of Maine at Machias students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($22,750 vs. $31,250)
- University of Maine-Machias graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($235 vs. $323)
- More University of Maine-Machias graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/