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Overview |
University of Maine | Elms College | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Chicopee, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,760 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #503 | #374 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | elms.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Elms College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,000 | $40,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,740 | $40,095 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,696 | $15,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,237 | $22,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,376 | $31,015 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Elms College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,995 | 1,442 | ||
| Admitted | 13,395 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1150/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Maine | Elms College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Elms College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Elms College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 24% |
Students |
University of Maine | Elms College | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 26% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Elms College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (11,760 students vs. 1,332 students)
University of Maine vs. Elms College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Elms College?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 234.1% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($40,095.00 vs. $12,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Elms College than University of Maine ($40,095.00 vs. $34,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Elms College ($18,237 vs. $22,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 19.3% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($12,696 vs. $15,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than University of Maine (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 172.6% larger than aid received University of Maine ($31,015 vs. $11,376)
University of Maine vs. Elms College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Elms College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elms College or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 114 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have at the same average high school GPA (3.42) as students at Elms College (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Elms College (87.7%)
University of Maine vs. Elms College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Elms 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 Elms College and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (60% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $400 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Elms College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/