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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus University of Missouri-Columbia UVM URI University of Massachusetts-Boston University of Missouri-Kansas City University of Southern Maine UMass Iowa Northwest University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus UConn| University of Maine | Truman State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | Truman State | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Kirksville, MO | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 3,960 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #256 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | truman.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Truman State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $8,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $16,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $9,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $13,993 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $9,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Truman State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 4,912 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 2,213 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 45.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 31.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1070/1330 | ||
| 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 | Truman State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Truman State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $234 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Truman State | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
University of Maine | Truman State | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 14% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Truman State | ||
| 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 Truman State based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 3,960 students)
University of Maine vs. Truman State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Truman State?
- University of Maine is 33.9% more expensive to attend than Truman State for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $8,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.9% higher at University of Maine than Truman State University ($33,240.00 vs. $16,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than University of Maine ($13,993 vs. $17,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truman State University are 21.3% lower than costs at University of Maine ($9,936 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University than University of Maine (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 27% larger than aid received Truman State University ($12,652 vs. $9,961)
University of Maine vs. Truman State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Truman State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Truman State or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at Truman State University (1246) is 156 points higher than at University of Maine (1090)
- Incoming Truman State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Maine (25)
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Truman State (45.1%)
University of Maine vs. Truman State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Truman State? 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 Truman State and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Truman State is higher than University of Maine (69% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Truman State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $46,700)
- Truman State University students graduate with a $3,344 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($22,656 vs. $26,000)
- Truman State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($234 vs. $268)
- More Truman State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/