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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UVM OSU Portland State University URI University of Massachusetts-Boston University of Southern Maine San Jose State UMass University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus UConn UO| University of Maine | Oregon Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | OIT | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Klamath Falls, OR | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,760 | 5,103 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #503 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | oit.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | OIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,000 | $10,492 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,740 | $33,397 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,696 | $11,604 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,237 | $17,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,376 | $9,018 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Maine | OIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,995 | 5,006 | ||
| Admitted | 13,395 | 4,589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 91.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1045/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 4, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Maine | OIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | OIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $236 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | OIT | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
University of Maine | OIT | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 27% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | OIT | ||
| 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 OIT based on total student enrollment (11,760 students vs. 5,103 students)
University of Maine vs. OIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or OIT?
- University of Maine is 14.4% more expensive to attend than OIT for in-state tuition ($12,000.00 vs. $10,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at University of Maine than Oregon Institute of Technology ($34,740.00 vs. $33,397.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oregon Institute of Technology than University of Maine ($17,274 vs. $18,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon Institute of Technology are 9.4% lower than costs at University of Maine ($11,604 vs. $12,696)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than Oregon Institute of Technology (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 26.1% larger than aid received Oregon Institute of Technology ($11,376 vs. $9,018)
University of Maine vs. OIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or OIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OIT or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 43 points higher than at OIT (1047)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at OIT (23)
- Accepted freshman OIT students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than OIT (91.7%)
University of Maine vs. OIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or OIT? 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 OIT and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than Oregon Institute of Technology (60% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Oregon Institute of Technology earn on average $8,600 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,700)
- Oregon Institute of Technology students graduate with a $3,125 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($22,875 vs. $26,000)
- OIT graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($236 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OIT students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/