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Overview |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Alcorn State University | ||
| Location | Presque Isle, ME | Alcorn State, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,187 | 2,894 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #991 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | alcorn.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Alcorn State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,560 | $7,869 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,840 | $7,869 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,300 | $10,255 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,773 | $13,155 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,913 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 755 | 7,511 | ||
| Admitted | 733 | 1,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.1%Open | 24.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18%Open | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/998 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Alcorn State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,148 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $292 |
Diversity |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 30% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Alcorn State University | ||
| 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
- Alcorn State University is larger than than University of Maine at Presque Isle based on total student enrollment (2,894 students vs. 2,187 students)
University of Maine at Presque Isle vs. Alcorn State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine at Presque Isle or Alcorn State University?
- Alcorn State University is 4.1% more expensive to attend than University of Maine at Presque Isle for in-state tuition ($7,869.00 vs. $7,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.2% higher at University of Maine at Presque Isle than Alcorn State University ($12,840.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Presque Isle than Alcorn State University ($9,773 vs. $13,155)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alcorn State University are 0.4% lower than costs at University of Maine at Presque Isle ($10,255 vs. $10,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than University of Maine at Presque Isle (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alcorn State University students is 36% larger than aid received University of Maine at Presque Isle ($10,763 vs. $7,913)
University of Maine at Presque Isle vs. Alcorn State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine at Presque Isle or Alcorn State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alcorn State University or University of Maine at Presque Isle .
- Accepted freshman Alcorn State University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at University of Maine at Presque Isle (3.0)
- University of Maine at Presque Isle has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than Alcorn State University (24.7%)
University of Maine at Presque Isle vs. Alcorn State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine at Presque Isle or Alcorn State University? 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 Alcorn State University and University of Maine at Presque Isle.
- The graduation rate at Alcorn State University is higher than University of Maine at Presque Isle (33% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Alcorn State University earn on average $700 more per year than University of Maine at Presque Isle graduates after ten years. ($33,600 vs. $32,900)
- University of Maine at Presque Isle students graduate with a $9,102 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($19,148 vs. $28,250)
- University of Maine at Presque Isle graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($197 vs. $292)
- More University of Maine at Presque Isle graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/