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Overview |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Location | Fort Kent, ME | Portland, ME | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,406 | 7,528 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #685 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,560 | $8,316 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,840 | $24,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,740 | $11,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,736 | $12,006 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,888 | $10,158 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 539 | 5,823 | ||
| Admitted | 534 | 4,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.1% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 995/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,400 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $232 |
Diversity |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 32% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine at Fort Kent | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than University of Maine at Fort Kent based on total student enrollment (7,528 students vs. 1,406 students)
University of Maine at Fort Kent vs. University of Southern Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine at Fort Kent or University of Southern Maine?
- University of Southern Maine is 10% more expensive to attend than University of Maine at Fort Kent for in-state tuition ($8,316.00 vs. $7,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.8% higher at University of Southern Maine than University of Maine at Fort Kent ($24,500.00 vs. $12,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Fort Kent than University of Southern Maine ($10,736 vs. $12,006)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Fort Kent are 33.3% lower than costs at University of Southern Maine ($8,740 vs. $11,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Fort Kent than University of Southern Maine (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 28.8% larger than aid received University of Maine at Fort Kent ($10,158 vs. $7,888)
University of Maine at Fort Kent vs. University of Southern Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine at Fort Kent or University of Southern Maine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Southern Maine or University of Maine at Fort Kent .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Maine (984) is 99 points higher than at University of Maine at Fort Kent (885)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of Maine at Fort Kent (17)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at University of Maine at Fort Kent (3.12)
- University of Maine at Fort Kent has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than University of Southern Maine (79.3%)
University of Maine at Fort Kent vs. University of Southern Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine at Fort Kent or University of Southern 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 Southern Maine and University of Maine at Fort Kent.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine at Fort Kent is the same as at University of Southern Maine (33% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Maine earn on average $7,200 more per year than University of Maine at Fort Kent graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $35,400)
- University of Maine at Fort Kent students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,500)
- University of Maine at Fort Kent graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($201 vs. $232)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine at Fort Kent students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/