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Overview |
University of Maine-Machias | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Machias, ME | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 762 | 2,427 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine-Machias | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,700 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,630 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Maine-Machias | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,170 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Maine-Machias | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine-Machias | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Maine-Machias | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
University of Maine-Machias | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 4% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine-Machias | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Potsdam is larger than than University of Maine-Machias based on total student enrollment (2,427 students vs. 762 students)
University of Maine-Machias vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine-Machias or SUNY-Potsdam?
- University of Maine at Machias is 4% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($7,350.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at SUNY-Potsdam than University of Maine at Machias ($16,980.00 vs. $14,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Machias are 69.2% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($8,630 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Potsdam than University of Maine at Machias (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Potsdam students is ?% larger than aid received University of Maine at Machias ($11,632 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine-Machias or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or University of Maine-Machias .
- Accepted freshman SUNY-Potsdam students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at University of Maine-Machias (3.2)
University of Maine-Machias vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine-Machias or SUNY-Potsdam? 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 SUNY-Potsdam and University of Maine-Machias.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is higher than University of Maine at Machias (51% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Potsdam earn on average $11,600 more per year than University of Maine-Machias graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $27,500)
- University of Maine at Machias students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($22,750 vs. $25,000)
- University of Maine-Machias graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($235 vs. $258)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine-Machias students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/