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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Smith College Bryn Mawr UVM Wellesley URI University of Massachusetts-Boston University of Southern Maine Brandeis University Barnard BU Oberlin| University of Maine | Mount Holyoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | MHC | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,760 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #503 | #89 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,000 | $63,904 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,740 | $63,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,696 | $18,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,237 | $35,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,376 | $41,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 75% |
Admission |
University of Maine | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,995 | 5,030 | ||
| Admitted | 13,395 | 1,926 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 38.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1350/1500 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Maine | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $219 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Maine | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 58% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | MHC | ||
| 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 MHC based on total student enrollment (11,760 students vs. 2,330 students)
University of Maine vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or MHC?
- Mount Holyoke College is 432.5% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $12,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.9% higher at MHC than University of Maine ($63,904.00 vs. $34,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than MHC ($18,237 vs. $35,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 48.4% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($12,696 vs. $18,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than Mount Holyoke College (97% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 267.6% larger than aid received University of Maine ($41,823 vs. $11,376)
University of Maine vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or University of Maine .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than MHC (38.3%)
University of Maine vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or MHC? 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 MHC and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than University of Maine (85% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $3,300 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $46,700)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $4,794 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($21,206 vs. $26,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($219 vs. $268)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/