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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UVM URI University of Massachusetts-Boston University of Southern Maine UMass University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Castleton State College UConn Middlebury UMass Dartmouth University of Massachusetts-Lowell| University of Maine | Saint Michael's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $289 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Maine | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 77% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 1,399 students)
University of Maine vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 309.3% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.3% higher at Saint Michael's College than University of Maine ($47,640.00 vs. $33,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Saint Michael's College ($17,617 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 24.4% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($12,050 vs. $14,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than University of Maine (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 193.7% larger than aid received University of Maine ($37,162 vs. $12,652)
University of Maine vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or University of Maine .
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Saint Michael's College (85.1%)
University of Maine vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Saint Michael's 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 Michael's College and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than University of Maine (82% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $5,900 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $46,700)
- University of Maine students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,000)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($268 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/