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Overview |
UConn | University of Maine | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Orono, ME | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,364 | 11,760 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #503 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | umaine.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | University of Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,332 | $12,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,000 | $34,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,996 | $12,696 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,324 | $18,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,989 | $11,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 97% |
Admission |
UConn | University of Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,645 | 13,995 | ||
| Admitted | 25,164 | 13,395 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1070/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UConn | University of Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | University of Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
UConn | University of Maine | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
UConn | University of Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UConn | University of Maine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than University of Maine based on total student enrollment (27,364 students vs. 11,760 students)
UConn vs. University of Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or University of Maine?
- University of Connecticut is 36.1% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($16,332.00 vs. $12,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at UConn than University of Maine ($39,000.00 vs. $34,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than UConn ($18,237 vs. $22,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 10.2% lower than costs at University of Connecticut ($12,696 vs. $13,996)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than University of Connecticut (97% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut students is 49.3% larger than aid received University of Maine ($16,989 vs. $11,376)
UConn vs. University of Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn 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 UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 160 points higher than at University of Maine (1090)
- Incoming UConn students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of Maine (25)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than UConn (53.9%)
UConn vs. University of Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than University of Maine (83% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $15,300 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $46,700)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- UConn graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/