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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UVM State University of New York at New Paltz URI University of Massachusetts-Boston University at Albany- SUNY University of Southern Maine Pace University-New York SUNY College at Oneonta SUNY College at Oswego UMass Binghamton University| University of Maine | SUNY at Purchase College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | Purchase College | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Purchase, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 3,182 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #319 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | purchase.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Purchase College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $14,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $19,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $10,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 73% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Purchase College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 5,747 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 4,292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 29/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Maine | Purchase College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Purchase College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $232 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Purchase College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
University of Maine | Purchase College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 14% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Purchase College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than Purchase College based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 3,182 students)
University of Maine vs. Purchase College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Purchase College?
- University of Maine is 64.6% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.8% higher at University of Maine than SUNY at Purchase College ($33,240.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Purchase College ($17,617 vs. $19,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 24% lower than costs at SUNY at Purchase College ($12,050 vs. $14,948)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than SUNY at Purchase College (98% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 22.7% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($12,652 vs. $10,312)
University of Maine vs. Purchase College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Purchase College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purchase College or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 8 points higher than at Purchase College (1082)
- Incoming University of Maine students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Purchase College (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Purchase College (3.37)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Purchase College (74.7%)
University of Maine vs. Purchase College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Purchase 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 Purchase College and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than SUNY at Purchase College (60% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $6,500 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $40,200)
- SUNY at Purchase College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- Purchase College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/