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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UVM URI University of Massachusetts-Boston Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University of Southern Maine UMass Emmanuel College University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus St John's UConn UMass Dartmouth| University of Maine | Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | MCPHS | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 6,824 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #192 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | mcphs.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | MCPHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $36,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $36,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $19,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $38,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $18,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Maine | MCPHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 5,698 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 5,029 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1090/1370 | ||
| 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 | MCPHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | MCPHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | MCPHS | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
University of Maine | MCPHS | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 37% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | MCPHS | ||
| 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 MCPHS based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 6,824 students)
University of Maine vs. MCPHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or MCPHS?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 209.8% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($36,060.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at MCPHS than University of Maine ($36,060.00 vs. $33,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than MCPHS ($17,617 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 62% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($12,050 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than University of Maine (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students is 43% larger than aid received University of Maine ($18,093 vs. $12,652)
University of Maine vs. MCPHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or MCPHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCPHS or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 20 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than MCPHS (88.3%)
University of Maine vs. MCPHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or MCPHS? 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 MCPHS and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than University of Maine (69% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $56,000 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $46,700)
- University of Maine students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/