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Overview |
University of Maine | Salisbury | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Salisbury, MD | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #357 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | salisbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Salisbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $7,556 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $18,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $12,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $19,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $6,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Salisbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 8,108 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 7,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1180/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Maine | Salisbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Salisbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,153 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $208 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Salisbury | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
University of Maine | Salisbury | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 19% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Salisbury | ||
| 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 Salisbury based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 7,123 students)
University of Maine vs. Salisbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Salisbury?
- University of Maine is 54% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.3% higher at University of Maine than Salisbury University ($33,240.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Salisbury ($17,617 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 7.8% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($12,050 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than Salisbury University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 82.9% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($12,652 vs. $6,917)
University of Maine vs. Salisbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Salisbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salisbury or University of Maine .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Salisbury (91.1%)
University of Maine vs. Salisbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Salisbury? 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 Salisbury and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than University of Maine (67% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $5,300 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $46,700)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $5,847 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($20,153 vs. $26,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($208 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/