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Overview |
University of Maine | Providence | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,760 | 4,635 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #503 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,000 | $59,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,740 | $59,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,696 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,237 | $46,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,376 | $30,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 82% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,995 | 12,469 | ||
| Admitted | 13,395 | 6,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 48.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1250/1400 | ||
| 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 | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
University of Maine | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 90% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (11,760 students vs. 4,635 students)
University of Maine vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Providence?
- Providence College is 398.6% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($59,830.00 vs. $12,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.2% higher at Providence than University of Maine ($59,830.00 vs. $34,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Providence ($18,237 vs. $46,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 35.1% lower than costs at Providence College ($12,696 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than Providence College (97% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 164.1% larger than aid received University of Maine ($30,040 vs. $11,376)
University of Maine vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or University of Maine .
- Accepted freshman Providence students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Providence (48.7%)
University of Maine vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Providence? 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 Providence and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than University of Maine (85% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $21,300 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $46,700)
- University of Maine students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/