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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UVM URI University of Massachusetts-Boston University of Southern Maine UMass University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus UConn UMass Dartmouth University of Massachusetts-Lowell Husson University Lesley University| University of Maine | Lasell College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | Lasell College | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Newton, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 1,591 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #633 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | lasell.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Lasell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $40,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $40,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $29,706 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $32,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Lasell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 2,833 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 2,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 995/1268 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Maine | Lasell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Lasell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Lasell College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
University of Maine | Lasell College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 43% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Lasell 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 Lasell College based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 1,591 students)
University of Maine vs. Lasell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Lasell College?
- Lasell College is 252.1% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($40,980.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at Lasell College than University of Maine ($40,980.00 vs. $33,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Lasell College ($17,617 vs. $29,706)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 36.9% lower than costs at Lasell College ($12,050 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lasell College than University of Maine (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lasell College students is 158.9% larger than aid received University of Maine ($32,757 vs. $12,652)
University of Maine vs. Lasell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Lasell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lasell College or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 124 points higher than at Lasell College (966)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lasell College (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Lasell College (3.12)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Lasell College (73.2%)
University of Maine vs. Lasell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Lasell 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 Lasell College and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than Lasell College (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $3,600 more per year than Lasell College graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $43,100)
- University of Maine students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lasell College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Lasell College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lasell College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/