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Overview |
Maine College of Art | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 436 | 164,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meca.edu | snhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maine College of Art | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,440 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,395 | $32,043 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,227 | $4,434 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Maine College of Art | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 649 | 35,992 | ||
| Admitted | 480 | 34,687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.18 | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Maine College of Art | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maine College of Art | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,816 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $194 |
Diversity |
Maine College of Art | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 34% |
Students |
Maine College of Art | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 93% | ||
Campus |
Maine College of Art | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 436 students)
Maine College of Art vs. Southern New Hampshire University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maine College of Art or Southern New Hampshire University?
- Maine College of Art is 160.7% more expensive to attend than Southern New Hampshire University for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.7% higher at Maine College of Art than Southern New Hampshire University ($39,100.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern New Hampshire University than Maine College of Art ($32,043 vs. $35,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 22.4% lower than costs at Maine College of Art ($11,800 vs. $14,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art than Southern New Hampshire University (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maine College of Art students is 356.2% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($20,227 vs. $4,434)
Maine College of Art vs. Southern New Hampshire University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maine College of Art or Southern New Hampshire University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern New Hampshire University or Maine College of Art .
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Maine College of Art (74%)
Maine College of Art vs. Southern New Hampshire University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maine College of Art or Southern New Hampshire University? 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 Southern New Hampshire University and Maine College of Art.
- The graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is higher than Maine College of Art (61% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern New Hampshire University earn on average $14,800 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $31,600)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $8,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Maine College of Art graduates. ($18,816 vs. $27,000)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Maine College of Art graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Maine College of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/