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Overview |
University of Maine | Clarkson | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 3,719 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #220 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | clarkson.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Clarkson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $54,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $54,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $16,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $32,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $41,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Clarkson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 6,594 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 5,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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 | Clarkson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Clarkson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $70,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Clarkson | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
University of Maine | Clarkson | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 31% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Clarkson | ||
| 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 Clarkson based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 3,719 students)
University of Maine vs. Clarkson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Clarkson?
- Clarkson University is 372.2% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.3% higher at Clarkson than University of Maine ($54,960.00 vs. $33,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Clarkson ($17,617 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 39% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($12,050 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than University of Maine (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 226.3% larger than aid received University of Maine ($41,285 vs. $12,652)
University of Maine vs. Clarkson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Clarkson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 108 points higher than at University of Maine (1090)
- Incoming Clarkson students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Maine (25)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Clarkson (78.4%)
University of Maine vs. Clarkson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Clarkson? 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 Clarkson and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than University of Maine (72% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $24,100 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $46,700)
- University of Maine students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/