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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UVM KSC URI University of Massachusetts-Boston University of Southern Maine UMass University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University UConn Endicott College| University of Maine | Plymouth State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Maine | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
University of Maine | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 50% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 3,872 students)
University of Maine vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 2% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.4% higher at University of Maine than Plymouth State University ($33,240.00 vs. $22,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Plymouth ($17,617 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 2% lower than costs at University of Maine ($11,810 vs. $12,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine as Plymouth State University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 36.2% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($12,652 vs. $9,286)
University of Maine vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or University of Maine .
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than University of Maine (94%)
University of Maine vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than Plymouth State University (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $4,500 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $42,200)
- University of Maine students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plymouth students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/