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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UVM URI University of Massachusetts-Boston University of Southern Maine UMass Bennington University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus UConn UMass Dartmouth University of Massachusetts-Lowell Husson University| University of Maine | Hampshire College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | Hampshire College | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 508 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | hampshire.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Hampshire College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $52,714 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $52,714 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $14,432 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $24,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $44,835 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Hampshire College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 2,090 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 1,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Maine | Hampshire College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Hampshire College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $243 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Hampshire College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
University of Maine | Hampshire College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 68% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Hampshire College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 508 students)
University of Maine vs. Hampshire College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Hampshire College?
- Hampshire College is 352.9% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.6% higher at Hampshire College than University of Maine ($52,714.00 vs. $33,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Hampshire College ($17,617 vs. $24,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 19.8% lower than costs at Hampshire College ($12,050 vs. $14,432)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than University of Maine (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 254.4% larger than aid received University of Maine ($44,835 vs. $12,652)
University of Maine vs. Hampshire College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Hampshire College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampshire College or University of Maine .
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Hampshire College (68.9%)
University of Maine vs. Hampshire College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Hampshire 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 Hampshire College and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Hampshire College is higher than University of Maine (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $9,600 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $37,100)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $2,469 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($23,531 vs. $26,000)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($243 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampshire College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/