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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UVM URI University of Massachusetts-Boston University of Southern Maine UMass University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus UConn RIT UMass Dartmouth University of Massachusetts-Lowell Husson University| University of Maine | Champlain College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | Champlain College | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 3,543 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #308 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | champlain.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Champlain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $16,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $35,133 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $26,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Champlain College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 6,940 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 3,864 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 55.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1163/1348 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Maine | Champlain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Champlain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,643 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $275 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Champlain College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 14% |
Students |
University of Maine | Champlain College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 82% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Champlain College | ||
| 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
- University of Maine is larger than than Champlain College based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 3,543 students)
University of Maine vs. Champlain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Champlain College?
- Champlain College is 276.3% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.8% higher at Champlain College than University of Maine ($43,800.00 vs. $33,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Champlain College ($17,617 vs. $35,133)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 35.5% lower than costs at Champlain College ($12,050 vs. $16,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Champlain College than University of Maine (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Champlain College students is 109.4% larger than aid received University of Maine ($26,498 vs. $12,652)
University of Maine vs. Champlain College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Champlain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Champlain College or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at Champlain College (1156) is 66 points higher than at University of Maine (1090)
- Incoming Champlain College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Maine (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Champlain College (3.35)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Champlain College (55.7%)
University of Maine vs. Champlain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Champlain College? 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 Champlain College and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Champlain College is higher than University of Maine (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Champlain College earn on average $500 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $46,700)
- University of Maine students graduate with a $643 lower median federal student loan debt than Champlain College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,643)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Champlain College graduates. ($268 vs. $275)
- More Champlain College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/