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Overview |
University of Maine | St Lawrence University | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #159 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | stlawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | St Lawrence University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $15,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $33,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $44,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Maine | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 5,172 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 3,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1240/1410 | ||
| 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 | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | St Lawrence University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Maine | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 55% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | St Lawrence 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 St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 2,175 students)
University of Maine vs. St Lawrence University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or St Lawrence University?
- St Lawrence University is 429.2% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.3% higher at St Lawrence University than University of Maine ($61,600.00 vs. $33,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than St Lawrence University ($17,617 vs. $33,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 32.7% lower than costs at St Lawrence University ($12,050 vs. $15,995)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine as St Lawrence University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 248.5% larger than aid received University of Maine ($44,093 vs. $12,652)
University of Maine vs. St Lawrence University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or St Lawrence University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Lawrence University or University of Maine .
- Accepted freshman St Lawrence University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than St Lawrence University (63.5%)
University of Maine vs. St Lawrence University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or St Lawrence 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 St Lawrence University and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is higher than University of Maine (80% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from St Lawrence University earn on average $6,400 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $46,700)
- University of Maine students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More St Lawrence University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/