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Overview |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Location | Presque Isle, ME | Portland, ME | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,847 | 7,583 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $8,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,760 | $22,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,800 | $10,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,104 | $12,343 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,588 | $9,668 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 732 | 5,544 | ||
| Admitted | 710 | 4,736 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97%Open | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9%Open | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,148 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $232 |
Diversity |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 27% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than University of Maine at Presque Isle based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 1,847 students)
University of Maine at Presque Isle vs. University of Southern Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine at Presque Isle or University of Southern Maine?
- University of Southern Maine is 9.7% more expensive to attend than University of Maine at Presque Isle for in-state tuition ($8,064.00 vs. $7,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.9% higher at University of Southern Maine than University of Maine at Presque Isle ($22,680.00 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 University of Southern Maine ($9,104 vs. $12,343)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Presque Isle are 11.5% lower than costs at University of Southern Maine ($9,800 vs. $10,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than University of Maine at Presque Isle (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 12.6% larger than aid received University of Maine at Presque Isle ($9,668 vs. $8,588)
University of Maine at Presque Isle vs. University of Southern Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine at Presque Isle or University of Southern Maine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Southern Maine or University of Maine at Presque Isle .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at University of Maine at Presque Isle (3.0)
- University of Maine at Presque Isle has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Maine at Presque Isle vs. University of Southern Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine at Presque Isle or University of Southern Maine? 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 University of Southern Maine and University of Maine at Presque Isle.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Maine is higher than University of Maine at Presque Isle (33% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Maine earn on average $9,700 more per year than University of Maine at Presque Isle graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $32,900)
- University of Maine at Presque Isle students graduate with a $3,352 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($19,148 vs. $22,500)
- University of Maine at Presque Isle graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($197 vs. $232)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine at Presque Isle students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/