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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UVM URI University of Massachusetts-Boston Bard College University of Southern Maine UMass Hampshire College University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus UConn UMass Dartmouth University of Massachusetts-Lowell| University of Maine | Bennington College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | Bennington | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,760 | 867 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #503 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,000 | $63,802 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,740 | $63,802 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,696 | $18,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,237 | $35,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,376 | $47,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,995 | 2,825 | ||
| Admitted | 13,395 | 1,357 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 48% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1290/1413 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Maine | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
University of Maine | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 87% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (11,760 students vs. 867 students)
University of Maine vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 431.7% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($63,802.00 vs. $12,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.7% higher at Bennington than University of Maine ($63,802.00 vs. $34,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Bennington ($18,237 vs. $35,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 46.8% lower than costs at Bennington College ($12,696 vs. $18,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than University of Maine (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 320.7% larger than aid received University of Maine ($47,860 vs. $11,376)
University of Maine vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or University of Maine .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Bennington (48%)
University of Maine vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Bennington? 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 Bennington and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than University of Maine (67% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $15,000 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College and University of Maine graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Bennington College and University of Maine graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/