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Overview |
University of Maine | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Plattsburgh, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 4,474 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #388 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | plattsburgh.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $15,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $17,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $10,667 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Maine | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 6,872 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 4,827 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $227 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
University of Maine | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 4% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than SUNY College at Plattsburgh based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 4,474 students)
University of Maine vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or SUNY College at Plattsburgh?
- University of Maine is 64.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Plattsburgh 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 College at Plattsburgh ($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 SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($17,617 vs. $17,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 27.6% lower than costs at SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($12,050 vs. $15,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Plattsburgh than University of Maine (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 18.6% larger than aid received SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($12,652 vs. $10,667)
University of Maine vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or SUNY College at Plattsburgh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Plattsburgh or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 4 points higher than at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (1086)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (3.11)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than SUNY College at Plattsburgh (70.2%)
University of Maine vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or SUNY College at Plattsburgh? 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 SUNY College at Plattsburgh and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than SUNY College at Plattsburgh (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $2,700 more per year than SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $44,000)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,000)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Plattsburgh students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/