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Overview |
Maine College of Art | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Standish, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 436 | 1,478 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #753 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meca.edu | sjcme.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maine College of Art | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $41,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $41,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,440 | $14,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,395 | $29,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,227 | $26,987 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Maine College of Art | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 649 | 1,472 | ||
| Admitted | 480 | 1,190 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 960/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Maine College of Art | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maine College of Art | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Maine College of Art | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 40% |
Students |
Maine College of Art | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Maine College of Art | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine is larger than than Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (1,478 students vs. 436 students)
Maine College of Art vs. Saint Joseph's College of Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maine College of Art or Saint Joseph's College of Maine?
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Maine College of Art for in-state tuition ($41,586.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than Maine College of Art ($41,586.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than Maine College of Art ($29,625 vs. $35,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maine College of Art are 3.4% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($14,440 vs. $14,936)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art as Saint Joseph's College of Maine (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's College of Maine students is 33.4% larger than aid received Maine College of Art ($26,987 vs. $20,227)
Maine College of Art vs. Saint Joseph's College of Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maine College of Art or Saint Joseph's College of Maine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's College of Maine or Maine College of Art .
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Maine College of Art (74%)
Maine College of Art vs. Saint Joseph's College of Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maine College of Art or Saint Joseph's College of Maine? 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine and Maine College of Art.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's College of Maine is higher than Maine College of Art (55% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's College of Maine earn on average $11,700 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($43,300 vs. $31,600)
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine and Maine College of Art graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine and Maine College of Art graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maine College of Art students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/