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Overview |
University of Maine-Machias | NEC | ||
| Location | Machias, ME | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 762 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine-Machias | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,700 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,630 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Maine-Machias | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Maine-Machias | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine-Machias | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,500 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Maine-Machias | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
University of Maine-Machias | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 68% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine-Machias | NEC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New England College is larger than than University of Maine-Machias based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 762 students)
University of Maine-Machias vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine-Machias or NEC?
- New England College is 446.6% more expensive to attend than University of Maine-Machias for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $7,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.3% higher at NEC than University of Maine at Machias ($40,178.00 vs. $14,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Machias are 94.7% lower than costs at New England College ($8,630 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than University of Maine at Machias (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is ?% larger than aid received University of Maine at Machias ($29,272 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine-Machias or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or University of Maine-Machias .
- Accepted freshman University of Maine-Machias students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at NEC (2.81)
University of Maine-Machias vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine-Machias or NEC? 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 NEC and University of Maine-Machias.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine-Machias is the same as at New England College (38% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from New England College earn on average $11,900 more per year than University of Maine-Machias graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $27,500)
- University of Maine at Machias students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- University of Maine-Machias graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More University of Maine-Machias graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/