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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UVM URI University of Massachusetts-Boston University of Southern Maine UMass Stonehill College University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Quinnipiac Providence UConn Bentley| University of Maine | Saint Anselm College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 1,977 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #218 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | anselm.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $43,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $43,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $16,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $35,080 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $27,936 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 2,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 82.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1120/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Maine | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $60,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
University of Maine | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 80% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than Saint Anselm College based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 1,977 students)
University of Maine vs. Saint Anselm College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Saint Anselm College?
- Saint Anselm College is 277.5% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($43,940.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at Saint Anselm College than University of Maine ($43,940.00 vs. $33,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Saint Anselm College ($17,617 vs. $35,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 32.8% lower than costs at Saint Anselm College ($12,050 vs. $16,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Anselm College than University of Maine (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Anselm College students is 120.8% larger than aid received University of Maine ($27,936 vs. $12,652)
University of Maine vs. Saint Anselm College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Saint Anselm College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Anselm College or University of Maine .
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Saint Anselm College (3.39)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Saint Anselm College (82.3%)
University of Maine vs. Saint Anselm College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Saint Anselm 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 Saint Anselm College and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Saint Anselm College is higher than University of Maine (73% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Saint Anselm College earn on average $13,400 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($60,100 vs. $46,700)
- University of Maine students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Saint Anselm College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/