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Overview |
University of Maine | Simmons University | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 5,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #108 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | simmons.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Simmons University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $43,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $43,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $16,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $24,423 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $36,606 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Simmons University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 4,001 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 3,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 | Simmons University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Simmons University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Simmons University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
University of Maine | Simmons University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 41% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Simmons University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Simmons University based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 5,710 students)
University of Maine vs. Simmons University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Simmons University?
- Simmons University is 269.9% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($43,060.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at Simmons University than University of Maine ($43,060.00 vs. $33,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Simmons University ($17,617 vs. $24,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 35.8% lower than costs at Simmons University ($12,050 vs. $16,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than University of Maine (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 189.3% larger than aid received University of Maine ($36,606 vs. $12,652)
University of Maine vs. Simmons University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Simmons University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons University or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at Simmons University (1163) is 73 points higher than at University of Maine (1090)
- Incoming Simmons University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Maine (25)
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Simmons University (76.5%)
University of Maine vs. Simmons University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Simmons 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 Simmons University and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Simmons University is higher than University of Maine (69% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Simmons University earn on average $6,100 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $46,700)
- Simmons University and University of Maine graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Simmons University and University of Maine graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Simmons University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/