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Overview |
Quinnipiac | University of Maine | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Orono, ME | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 12,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #485 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | umaine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | University of Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $11,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $33,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $17,617 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $12,652 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | University of Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 15,021 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 14,114 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1070/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | University of Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | University of Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | University of Maine | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | University of Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | University of Maine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than Quinnipiac based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 8,788 students)
Quinnipiac vs. University of Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or University of Maine?
- Quinnipiac University is 322.4% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.9% higher at Quinnipiac than University of Maine ($49,170.00 vs. $33,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Quinnipiac ($17,617 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 32.4% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($12,050 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than University of Maine (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 134.7% larger than aid received University of Maine ($29,689 vs. $12,652)
Quinnipiac vs. University of Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or University of Maine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Maine or Quinnipiac .
- The average SAT score at Quinnipiac University (1095) is 5 points higher than at University of Maine (1090)
- Incoming Quinnipiac students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at University of Maine (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Quinnipiac (83.8%)
Quinnipiac vs. University of Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or University 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 University of Maine and Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than University of Maine (77% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $18,800 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $46,700)
- University of Maine and Quinnipiac graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- University of Maine and Quinnipiac graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/