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Overview |
University of Maine | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 63% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
University of Maine | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 27% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than Penn State Harrisburg based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 4,572 students)
University of Maine vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Penn State Harrisburg is 32.2% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at University of Maine than Penn State Harrisburg ($33,240.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Penn State Harrisburg ($17,617 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 24.3% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($12,050 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than Penn State Harrisburg (98% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 42.4% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($12,652 vs. $8,882)
University of Maine vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 47 points higher than at Penn State Harrisburg (1043)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (23)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Harrisburg students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than University of Maine (94%)
University of Maine vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than University of Maine (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Harrisburg 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/