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KSC UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University Endicott College Westfield State University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus University of Maine Merrimack Franklin Pierce University University of Massachusetts-Boston Colby-Sawyer UMass Dartmouth| University of Maine at Machias | Plymouth State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine-Machias | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Machias, ME | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 762 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine-Machias | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,700 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,630 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Maine-Machias | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.08 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Maine-Machias | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine-Machias | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,500 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Maine-Machias | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
University of Maine-Machias | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 50% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine-Machias | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than University of Maine-Machias based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 762 students)
University of Maine-Machias vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine-Machias or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 61.5% more expensive to attend than University of Maine-Machias for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $7,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.4% higher at Plymouth than University of Maine at Machias ($22,250.00 vs. $14,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Machias are 36.8% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($8,630 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than University of Maine at Machias (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is ?% larger than aid received University of Maine at Machias ($9,286 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine-Machias or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or University of Maine-Machias .
- Accepted freshman University of Maine-Machias students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
University of Maine-Machias vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine-Machias or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and University of Maine-Machias.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than University of Maine at Machias (59% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $14,700 more per year than University of Maine-Machias graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $27,500)
- University of Maine at Machias students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- University of Maine-Machias graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine-Machias students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/