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Overview |
University of Maine | BU | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 36,714 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #79 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | bu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | BU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $61,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $61,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $17,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $27,829 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $51,565 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 48% |
Admission |
University of Maine | BU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 80,796 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 11,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 14.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1350/1500 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Maine | BU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | BU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $72,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | BU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
University of Maine | BU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 61% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | BU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Boston University is larger than than University of Maine based on total student enrollment (36,714 students vs. 12,231 students)
University of Maine vs. BU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or BU?
- Boston University is 424.5% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($61,050.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.7% higher at BU than University of Maine ($61,050.00 vs. $33,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than BU ($17,617 vs. $27,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 44.4% lower than costs at Boston University ($12,050 vs. $17,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than Boston University (98% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 307.6% larger than aid received University of Maine ($51,565 vs. $12,652)
University of Maine vs. BU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or BU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BU or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at Boston University (1303) is 213 points higher than at University of Maine (1090)
- Incoming BU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of Maine (25)
- Accepted freshman BU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than BU (14.4%)
University of Maine vs. BU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or BU? 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 BU and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at BU is higher than University of Maine (85% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Boston University earn on average $25,300 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($72,000 vs. $46,700)
- University of Maine students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than BU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More BU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/