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Overview |
KY State | University of Maine at Presque Isle | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Presque Isle, ME | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,689 | 2,187 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1018 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | University of Maine at Presque Isle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,088 | $7,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,134 | $12,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,186 | $10,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,672 | $9,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,850 | $7,913 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 89% |
Admission |
KY State | University of Maine at Presque Isle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,001 | 755 | ||
| Admitted | 1,852 | 733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 97.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 18%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
KY State | University of Maine at Presque Isle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | University of Maine at Presque Isle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $19,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $197 |
Diversity |
KY State | University of Maine at Presque Isle | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
KY State | University of Maine at Presque Isle | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 28% | ||
Campus |
KY State | University of Maine at Presque Isle | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maine at Presque Isle is larger than than KY State based on total student enrollment (2,187 students vs. 1,689 students)
KY State vs. University of Maine at Presque Isle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or University of Maine at Presque Isle?
- Kentucky State University is 7% more expensive to attend than University of Maine at Presque Isle for in-state tuition ($8,088.00 vs. $7,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at University of Maine at Presque Isle than Kentucky State University ($12,840.00 vs. $12,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than University of Maine at Presque Isle ($9,672 vs. $9,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 25.8% lower than costs at University of Maine at Presque Isle ($8,186 vs. $10,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than University of Maine at Presque Isle (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky State University students is 24.5% larger than aid received University of Maine at Presque Isle ($9,850 vs. $7,913)
KY State vs. University of Maine at Presque Isle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or University of Maine at Presque Isle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Maine at Presque Isle or KY State .
- Accepted freshman University of Maine at Presque Isle students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.0) than students at KY State (2.72)
- University of Maine at Presque Isle has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than KY State (92.6%)
KY State vs. University of Maine at Presque Isle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or University of Maine at Presque Isle? 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 at Presque Isle and KY State.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine at Presque Isle is higher than Kentucky State University (30% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Maine at Presque Isle earn on average $1,900 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($32,900 vs. $31,000)
- University of Maine at Presque Isle students graduate with a $9,852 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($19,148 vs. $29,000)
- University of Maine at Presque Isle graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($197 vs. $299)
- More University of Maine at Presque Isle graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/