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Overview |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Merrimack | ||
| Location | Presque Isle, ME | North Andover, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,187 | 5,688 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | merrimack.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Merrimack | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,560 | $47,636 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,840 | $47,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,300 | $19,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,773 | $38,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,913 | $29,235 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Merrimack | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 755 | 13,693 | ||
| Admitted | 733 | 10,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.1%Open | 73.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18%Open | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Merrimack | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Merrimack | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,148 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Merrimack | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 11% |
Students |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Merrimack | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 32% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Merrimack | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Merrimack College is larger than than University of Maine at Presque Isle based on total student enrollment (5,688 students vs. 2,187 students)
University of Maine at Presque Isle vs. Merrimack Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine at Presque Isle or Merrimack?
- Merrimack College is 530.1% more expensive to attend than University of Maine at Presque Isle for in-state tuition ($47,636.00 vs. $7,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 271% higher at Merrimack than University of Maine at Presque Isle ($47,636.00 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 Merrimack ($9,773 vs. $38,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Presque Isle are 94.1% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($10,300 vs. $19,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College than University of Maine at Presque Isle (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 269.5% larger than aid received University of Maine at Presque Isle ($29,235 vs. $7,913)
University of Maine at Presque Isle vs. Merrimack Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine at Presque Isle or Merrimack? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Merrimack or University of Maine at Presque Isle .
- Accepted freshman Merrimack students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) 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 Merrimack (73.6%)
University of Maine at Presque Isle vs. Merrimack Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine at Presque Isle or Merrimack? 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 Merrimack and University of Maine at Presque Isle.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than University of Maine at Presque Isle (70% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $25,100 more per year than University of Maine at Presque Isle graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $32,900)
- University of Maine at Presque Isle students graduate with a $7,852 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($19,148 vs. $27,000)
- University of Maine at Presque Isle graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($197 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine at Presque Isle students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/