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Overview |
University of Maine-Machias | Alcorn State University | ||
| Location | Machias, ME | Alcorn State, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 762 | 2,894 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #991 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | alcorn.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine-Machias | Alcorn State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $7,869 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,700 | $7,869 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,630 | $10,255 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,155 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Maine-Machias | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,511 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/998 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Maine-Machias | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine-Machias | Alcorn State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,500 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $292 |
Diversity |
University of Maine-Machias | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 77% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Maine-Machias | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 30% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine-Machias | Alcorn State University | ||
| 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
- Alcorn State University is larger than than University of Maine-Machias based on total student enrollment (2,894 students vs. 762 students)
University of Maine-Machias vs. Alcorn State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine-Machias or Alcorn State University?
- Alcorn State University is 7.1% more expensive to attend than University of Maine-Machias for in-state tuition ($7,869.00 vs. $7,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.8% higher at University of Maine-Machias than Alcorn State University ($14,700.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Machias are 18.8% lower than costs at Alcorn State University ($8,630 vs. $10,255)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than University of Maine at Machias (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alcorn State University students is ?% larger than aid received University of Maine at Machias ($10,763 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine-Machias or Alcorn State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alcorn State University or University of Maine-Machias .
- Accepted freshman University of Maine-Machias students have at the same average high school GPA (3.2) as students at Alcorn State University (3.2)
University of Maine-Machias vs. Alcorn State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine-Machias or Alcorn State University? 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 Alcorn State University and University of Maine-Machias.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine-Machias is higher than Alcorn State University (38% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Alcorn State University earn on average $6,100 more per year than University of Maine-Machias graduates after ten years. ($33,600 vs. $27,500)
- University of Maine at Machias students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($22,750 vs. $28,250)
- University of Maine-Machias graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($235 vs. $292)
- More University of Maine-Machias graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/