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Overview |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Presque Isle, ME | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,847 | 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 at Presque Isle | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,760 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,800 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,104 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,588 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 732 | 3,170 | ||
| Admitted | 710 | 2,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97%Open | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9%Open | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,148 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 4% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | 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 at Presque Isle based on total student enrollment (2,427 students vs. 1,847 students)
University of Maine at Presque Isle vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine at Presque Isle or SUNY-Potsdam?
- University of Maine at Presque Isle 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 44.4% higher at SUNY-Potsdam than University of Maine at Presque Isle ($16,980.00 vs. $11,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Presque Isle than SUNY-Potsdam ($9,104 vs. $15,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Presque Isle are 49% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($9,800 vs. $14,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Presque Isle as SUNY College at Potsdam (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Potsdam students is 35.4% larger than aid received University of Maine at Presque Isle ($11,632 vs. $8,588)
University of Maine at Presque Isle vs. SUNY-Potsdam Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine at Presque Isle 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 at Presque Isle .
- Accepted freshman SUNY-Potsdam 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%) than SUNY-Potsdam (82.7%)
University of Maine at Presque Isle vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine at Presque Isle 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 at Presque Isle.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is higher than University of Maine at Presque Isle (51% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Potsdam earn on average $6,200 more per year than University of Maine at Presque Isle graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $32,900)
- University of Maine at Presque Isle students graduate with a $5,852 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($19,148 vs. $25,000)
- University of Maine at Presque Isle graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($197 vs. $258)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine at Presque Isle 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/