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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College UVM Fairfield University URI Union College Colgate Lafayette College| University of Maine | College of the Holy Cross | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #86 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 60% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $284 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
University of Maine | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 61% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Holy Cross | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 3,083 students)
University of Maine vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Holy Cross?
- College of the Holy Cross is 394.8% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.3% higher at Holy Cross than University of Maine ($57,600.00 vs. $33,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Holy Cross ($17,617 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 37.9% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($12,050 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than College of the Holy Cross (98% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 213.1% larger than aid received University of Maine ($39,615 vs. $12,652)
University of Maine vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or University of Maine .
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
University of Maine vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Holy Cross? 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 Holy Cross and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than University of Maine (91% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $33,700 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $46,700)
- University of Maine students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,500)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($268 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/