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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UVM Endicott College URI Roger Williams University University of Massachusetts-Boston Stonehill College University of Southern Maine SHU Fairfield University UMass Quinnipiac| University of Maine | Salve Regina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1130/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Maine | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
University of Maine | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 86% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Salve Regina University | ||
| 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 Salve Regina University based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 2,872 students)
University of Maine vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 288.7% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.1% higher at Salve Regina University than University of Maine ($45,250.00 vs. $33,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Salve Regina University ($17,617 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 36.9% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($12,050 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than University of Maine (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 111.7% larger than aid received University of Maine ($26,787 vs. $12,652)
University of Maine vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or University of Maine .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
University of Maine vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Salve Regina University? 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 Salve Regina University and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than University of Maine (73% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $7,600 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $46,700)
- University of Maine students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/