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UW-Stout UW-Eau Claire Parkside UW-La Crosse UW-Green Bay| University of Maine at Machias | University of Wisconsin Superior | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine-Machias | UW-Superior | ||
| Location | Machias, ME | Superior, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 762 | 2,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #885 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | uwsuper.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine-Machias | UW-Superior | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,700 | $14,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,630 | $7,013 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $12,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $3,691 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Maine-Machias | UW-Superior | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,319 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Maine-Machias | UW-Superior | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine-Machias | UW-Superior | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,500 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of Maine-Machias | UW-Superior | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Maine-Machias | UW-Superior | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 39% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine-Machias | UW-Superior | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin Superior is larger than than University of Maine-Machias based on total student enrollment (2,710 students vs. 762 students)
University of Maine-Machias vs. UW-Superior Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine-Machias or UW-Superior?
- University of Maine at Machias is 12.5% more expensive to attend than UW-Superior for in-state tuition ($7,350.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at University of Maine-Machias than University of Wisconsin Superior ($14,700.00 vs. $14,108.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Superior are 23.1% lower than costs at University of Maine at Machias ($7,013 vs. $8,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Superior than University of Maine at Machias (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Superior students is ?% larger than aid received University of Maine at Machias ($3,691 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine-Machias or UW-Superior? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Superior or University of Maine-Machias .
- Accepted freshman UW-Superior students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at University of Maine-Machias (3.2)
University of Maine-Machias vs. UW-Superior Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine-Machias or UW-Superior? 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 UW-Superior and University of Maine-Machias.
- The graduation rate at UW-Superior is higher than University of Maine at Machias (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Superior earn on average $10,200 more per year than University of Maine-Machias graduates after ten years. ($37,700 vs. $27,500)
- University of Maine at Machias students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Superior graduates. ($22,750 vs. $23,000)
- University of Maine-Machias graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Superior graduates. ($235 vs. $237)
- More UW-Superior graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine-Machias students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/