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Overview |
University of Maine | Marist College | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #196 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1200/1378 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Maine | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
University of Maine | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 55% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Marist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 6,464 students)
University of Maine vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Marist College?
- Marist College is 277.1% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.1% higher at Marist College than University of Maine ($43,900.00 vs. $33,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Marist College ($17,617 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 42.3% lower than costs at Marist College ($12,050 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than Marist College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 81% larger than aid received University of Maine ($22,904 vs. $12,652)
University of Maine vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or University of Maine .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Marist College (62.8%)
University of Maine vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Marist 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 Marist College and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than University of Maine (80% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $12,300 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $46,700)
- Marist College and University of Maine graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Marist College and University of Maine graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Marist College 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/