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Overview |
Maine College of Art | SUNY Empire State College | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 474 | 9,545 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meca.edu | esc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maine College of Art | SUNY Empire State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,668 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,668 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,650 | $14,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,132 | $11,065 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,936 | $7,071 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Maine College of Art | SUNY Empire State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 913 | - | ||
| Admitted | 708 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Maine College of Art | SUNY Empire State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maine College of Art | SUNY Empire State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Maine College of Art | SUNY Empire State College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Maine College of Art | SUNY Empire State College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Maine College of Art | SUNY Empire State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY Empire State College is larger than than Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (9,545 students vs. 474 students)
Maine College of Art vs. SUNY Empire State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maine College of Art or SUNY Empire State College?
- Maine College of Art is 475.2% more expensive to attend than SUNY Empire State College for in-state tuition ($40,668.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.5% higher at Maine College of Art than SUNY Empire State College ($40,668.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Empire State College than Maine College of Art ($11,065 vs. $37,132)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Empire State College are 10% lower than costs at Maine College of Art ($14,230 vs. $15,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art than SUNY Empire State College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maine College of Art students is 181.9% larger than aid received SUNY Empire State College ($19,936 vs. $7,071)
Which college is harder to get into, Maine College of Art or SUNY Empire State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Empire State College or Maine College of Art .
Maine College of Art vs. SUNY Empire State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maine College of Art or SUNY Empire State College? 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 Empire State College and Maine College of Art.
- The graduation rate at Maine College of Art is higher than SUNY Empire State College (42% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from SUNY Empire State College earn on average $14,400 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $31,600)
- SUNY Empire State College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Maine College of Art graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Empire State College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Maine College of Art graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Maine College of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Empire State College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/