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Overview |
University of Maine | TCNJ | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 7,629 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $14,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $26,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $14,144 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $22,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $11,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 58% |
Admission |
University of Maine | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 10,302 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Maine | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $240 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
University of Maine | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | TCNJ | ||
| 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 TCNJ based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 7,629 students)
University of Maine vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or TCNJ?
- The College of New Jersey is 21.5% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($14,140.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at University of Maine than The College of New Jersey ($33,240.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than TCNJ ($17,617 vs. $22,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 17.4% lower than costs at The College of New Jersey ($12,050 vs. $14,144)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than The College of New Jersey (98% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 7% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($12,652 vs. $11,826)
University of Maine vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 137 points higher than at University of Maine (1090)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Maine (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
University of Maine vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or TCNJ? 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 TCNJ and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than University of Maine (87% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $15,400 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $46,700)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More TCNJ 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/