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Overview |
Paine College | Maine College of Art | ||
| Location | Augusta, GA | Portland, ME | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 310 | 436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paine.edu | meca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paine College | Maine College of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,706 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,706 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,512 | $14,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,877 | $35,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,755 | $20,227 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Paine College | Maine College of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,302 | 649 | ||
| Admitted | 1,701 | 480 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.5% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.3% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 776/976 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Paine College | Maine College of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paine College | Maine College of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,400 | $31,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $369 | $279 |
Diversity |
Paine College | Maine College of Art | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Paine College | Maine College of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Paine College | Maine College of Art | ||
| 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
- Maine College of Art is larger than than Paine College based on total student enrollment (436 students vs. 310 students)
Paine College vs. Maine College of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paine College or Maine College of Art?
- Maine College of Art is 207.7% more expensive to attend than Paine College for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 207.7% higher at Maine College of Art than Paine College ($39,100.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paine College than Maine College of Art ($15,877 vs. $35,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 92.2% lower than costs at Maine College of Art ($7,512 vs. $14,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Paine College as Maine College of Art (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maine College of Art students is 72.1% larger than aid received Paine College ($20,227 vs. $11,755)
Paine College vs. Maine College of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paine College or Maine College of Art? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maine College of Art or Paine College .
- Maine College of Art has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than Paine College (51.5%)
Paine College vs. Maine College of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paine College or Maine College of Art? 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 Maine College of Art and Paine College.
- The graduation rate at Maine College of Art is higher than Paine College (42% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Maine College of Art earn on average $3,200 more per year than Paine College graduates after ten years. ($31,600 vs. $28,400)
- Maine College of Art students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Paine College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,750)
- Maine College of Art graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Paine College graduates. ($279 vs. $369)
- More Maine College of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/