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Overview |
University of Maine | Gordon College | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Wenham, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 1,628 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #552 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | gordon.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Gordon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $26,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $26,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $24,483 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $15,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Gordon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 1,395 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 1,280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1086/1313 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Maine | Gordon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Gordon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Gordon College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Maine | Gordon College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 54% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Gordon College | ||
| 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 Gordon College based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 1,628 students)
University of Maine vs. Gordon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Gordon College?
- Gordon College is 123.5% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($26,010.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at University of Maine than Gordon College ($33,240.00 vs. $26,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Gordon College ($17,617 vs. $24,483)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 0.8% lower than costs at Gordon College ($12,050 vs. $12,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gordon College than University of Maine (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gordon College students is 20% larger than aid received University of Maine ($15,181 vs. $12,652)
University of Maine vs. Gordon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Gordon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gordon College or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at Gordon College (1112) is 22 points higher than at University of Maine (1090)
- Incoming Gordon College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Maine (25)
- Accepted freshman Gordon College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Gordon College (91.8%)
University of Maine vs. Gordon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Gordon 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 Gordon College and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Gordon College is higher than University of Maine (74% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $1,400 more per year than Gordon College graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $45,300)
- University of Maine students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gordon College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Gordon College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Gordon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/