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Overview |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Location | Presque Isle, ME | New London, NH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,187 | 950 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | colby-sawyer.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,560 | $17,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,840 | $17,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,300 | $16,858 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,773 | $26,483 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,913 | $39,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 755 | 1,557 | ||
| Admitted | 733 | 1,401 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.1%Open | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18%Open | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,148 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 12% |
Students |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 48% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maine at Presque Isle is larger than than Colby-Sawyer based on total student enrollment (2,187 students vs. 950 students)
University of Maine at Presque Isle vs. Colby-Sawyer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine at Presque Isle or Colby-Sawyer?
- Colby Sawyer College is 131.5% more expensive to attend than University of Maine at Presque Isle for in-state tuition ($17,500.00 vs. $7,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.3% higher at Colby-Sawyer than University of Maine at Presque Isle ($17,500.00 vs. $12,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Presque Isle than Colby-Sawyer ($9,773 vs. $26,483)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Presque Isle are 63.7% lower than costs at Colby Sawyer College ($10,300 vs. $16,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colby Sawyer College than University of Maine at Presque Isle (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby Sawyer College students is 397% larger than aid received University of Maine at Presque Isle ($39,328 vs. $7,913)
University of Maine at Presque Isle vs. Colby-Sawyer Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine at Presque Isle or Colby-Sawyer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colby-Sawyer or University of Maine at Presque Isle .
- University of Maine at Presque Isle has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than Colby-Sawyer (90%)
University of Maine at Presque Isle vs. Colby-Sawyer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine at Presque Isle or Colby-Sawyer? 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 Colby-Sawyer and University of Maine at Presque Isle.
- The graduation rate at Colby-Sawyer is higher than University of Maine at Presque Isle (54% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Colby Sawyer College earn on average $12,000 more per year than University of Maine at Presque Isle graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $32,900)
- University of Maine at Presque Isle students graduate with a $7,852 lower median federal student loan debt than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($19,148 vs. $27,000)
- University of Maine at Presque Isle graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($197 vs. $279)
- More Colby-Sawyer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine at Presque Isle students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/