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Overview |
University of Maine | Union College | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1310/1490 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Maine | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Maine | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 63% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Union College | ||
| 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 2,107 students)
University of Maine vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Union College?
- Union College is 446.4% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.3% higher at Union College than University of Maine ($63,603.00 vs. $33,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Union College ($17,617 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 30.9% lower than costs at Union College ($12,050 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than Union College (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 196.6% larger than aid received University of Maine ($37,530 vs. $12,652)
University of Maine vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or University of Maine .
- Accepted freshman Union College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Union College (46.5%)
University of Maine vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Union 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 Union College and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than University of Maine (86% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $27,500 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $46,700)
- University of Maine students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/