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Overview |
University of Maine | RPI | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Troy, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,760 | 7,024 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #503 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | rpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | RPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,000 | $60,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,740 | $60,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,696 | $17,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,237 | $35,940 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,376 | $43,994 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Maine | RPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,995 | 16,283 | ||
| Admitted | 13,395 | 9,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1330/1500 | ||
| 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 | RPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | RPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $82,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $284 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | RPI | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
University of Maine | RPI | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 58% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | RPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 RPI based on total student enrollment (11,760 students vs. 7,024 students)
University of Maine vs. RPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or RPI?
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 403% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($60,360.00 vs. $12,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.7% higher at RPI than University of Maine ($60,360.00 vs. $34,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than RPI ($18,237 vs. $35,940)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 38.1% lower than costs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ($12,696 vs. $17,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students is 286.7% larger than aid received University of Maine ($43,994 vs. $11,376)
University of Maine vs. RPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or RPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RPI or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1368) is 278 points higher than at University of Maine (1090)
- Incoming RPI students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at University of Maine (25)
- Accepted freshman RPI students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than RPI (58.4%)
University of Maine vs. RPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or RPI? 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 RPI and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at RPI is higher than University of Maine (84% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn on average $35,800 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($82,500 vs. $46,700)
- University of Maine students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RPI graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,500)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than RPI graduates. ($268 vs. $284)
- More RPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/