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Overview |
Maine College of Art | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 436 | 2,427 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meca.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maine College of Art | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,440 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,395 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,227 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Maine College of Art | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 649 | 3,170 | ||
| Admitted | 480 | 2,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Maine College of Art | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maine College of Art | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Maine College of Art | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Maine College of Art | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Maine College of Art | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| 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
- SUNY College at Potsdam is larger than than Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (2,427 students vs. 436 students)
Maine College of Art vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maine College of Art or SUNY-Potsdam?
- Maine College of Art is 453% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.3% higher at Maine College of Art than SUNY College at Potsdam ($39,100.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Potsdam than Maine College of Art ($15,310 vs. $35,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maine College of Art are 1.1% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($14,440 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art than SUNY College at Potsdam (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maine College of Art students is 73.9% larger than aid received SUNY College at Potsdam ($20,227 vs. $11,632)
Maine College of Art vs. SUNY-Potsdam Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maine College of Art or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or Maine College of Art .
- SUNY-Potsdam has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than Maine College of Art (74%)
Maine College of Art vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maine College of Art or SUNY-Potsdam? 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 SUNY-Potsdam and Maine College of Art.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is higher than Maine College of Art (51% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Potsdam earn on average $7,500 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $31,600)
- SUNY College at Potsdam students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Maine College of Art graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY-Potsdam graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Maine College of Art graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Maine College of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-Potsdam students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/