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Overview |
University of Maine | Emerson | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 5,891 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #235 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | emerson.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Emerson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $52,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $52,288 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $19,528 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $51,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $24,360 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 78% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Emerson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 12,109 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 5,176 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 42.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1250/1430 | ||
| 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 | Feb 20, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Maine | Emerson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Emerson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Emerson | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
University of Maine | Emerson | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 69% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Emerson | ||
| 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 Emerson based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 5,891 students)
University of Maine vs. Emerson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Emerson?
- Emerson College is 349.2% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.3% higher at Emerson than University of Maine ($52,288.00 vs. $33,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Emerson ($17,617 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 62.1% lower than costs at Emerson College ($12,050 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than Emerson College (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emerson College students is 92.5% larger than aid received University of Maine ($24,360 vs. $12,652)
University of Maine vs. Emerson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Emerson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emerson or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at Emerson College (1211) is 121 points higher than at University of Maine (1090)
- Incoming Emerson students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Maine (25)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Emerson (42.7%)
University of Maine vs. Emerson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Emerson? 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 Emerson and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than University of Maine (81% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Emerson College earn on average $2,500 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $46,700)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/