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KSC UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University Endicott College Westfield State University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus University of Maine Merrimack Franklin Pierce University University of Massachusetts-Boston Colby-Sawyer UMass Dartmouth| Maine College of Art | Plymouth State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maine College of Art | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 436 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meca.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maine College of Art | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,440 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,395 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,227 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Maine College of Art | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 649 | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | 480 | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Maine College of Art | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maine College of Art | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Maine College of Art | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Maine College of Art | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Maine College of Art | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 436 students)
Maine College of Art vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maine College of Art or Plymouth?
- Maine College of Art is 229.4% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.7% higher at Maine College of Art than Plymouth State University ($39,100.00 vs. $22,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than Maine College of Art ($20,321 vs. $35,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 22.3% lower than costs at Maine College of Art ($11,810 vs. $14,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art than Plymouth State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maine College of Art students is 117.8% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($20,227 vs. $9,286)
Maine College of Art vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maine College of Art or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Maine College of Art .
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Maine College of Art (74%)
Maine College of Art vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maine College of Art or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and Maine College of Art.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Maine College of Art (59% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $31,600)
- Plymouth State University and Maine College of Art graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Plymouth State University and Maine College of Art graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maine College of Art students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/