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Overview |
University of Maine-Machias | KSC | ||
| Location | Machias, ME | Keene, NH | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 762 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | keene.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine-Machias | KSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $11,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,700 | $22,663 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,630 | $13,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $19,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Maine-Machias | KSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,487 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Maine-Machias | KSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine-Machias | KSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,500 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $26,295 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $271 |
Diversity |
University of Maine-Machias | KSC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
University of Maine-Machias | KSC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 54% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine-Machias | KSC | ||
| 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
- Keene State College is larger than than University of Maine-Machias based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 762 students)
University of Maine-Machias vs. KSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine-Machias or KSC?
- Keene State College is 59.9% more expensive to attend than University of Maine-Machias for in-state tuition ($11,754.00 vs. $7,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.2% higher at KSC than University of Maine at Machias ($22,663.00 vs. $14,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Machias are 56.8% lower than costs at Keene State College ($8,630 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than University of Maine at Machias (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keene State College students is ?% larger than aid received University of Maine at Machias ($10,085 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine-Machias or KSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSC or University of Maine-Machias .
- Accepted freshman University of Maine-Machias students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at KSC (3.1)
University of Maine-Machias vs. KSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine-Machias or KSC? 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 KSC and University of Maine-Machias.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than University of Maine at Machias (57% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Keene State College earn on average $16,900 more per year than University of Maine-Machias graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $27,500)
- University of Maine at Machias students graduate with a $3,545 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($22,750 vs. $26,295)
- University of Maine-Machias graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($235 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine-Machias students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/