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Overview |
University of Maine | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,760 | 3,323 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #503 | #538 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,000 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,740 | $26,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,696 | $14,774 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,237 | $20,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,376 | $10,930 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 66% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,995 | 4,827 | ||
| Admitted | 13,395 | 4,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1110/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Maine | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $277 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Maine | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 19% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than Penn State Erie-Behrend College based on total student enrollment (11,760 students vs. 3,323 students)
University of Maine vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Penn State Erie-Behrend College?
- Penn State Erie Behrend College is 28.2% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $12,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33% higher at University of Maine than Penn State Erie Behrend College ($34,740.00 vs. $26,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Penn State Erie-Behrend College ($18,237 vs. $20,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 16.4% lower than costs at Penn State Erie Behrend College ($12,696 vs. $14,774)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than Penn State Erie Behrend College (97% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 4.1% larger than aid received Penn State Erie Behrend College ($11,376 vs. $10,930)
University of Maine vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Penn State Erie-Behrend College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Erie-Behrend College or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 36 points higher than at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (1054)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (23)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Erie-Behrend College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Penn State Erie-Behrend College (95.7%)
University of Maine vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Penn State Erie-Behrend 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 Penn State Erie-Behrend College and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Erie-Behrend College is higher than University of Maine (66% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Penn State Erie Behrend College earn on average $8,600 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,700)
- University of Maine students graduate with a $818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Erie-Behrend 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/