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Overview |
University of Maine | UMass | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 32,229 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #176 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | umass.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | UMass | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $16,186 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $37,405 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $14,123 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $22,291 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $12,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
University of Maine | UMass | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 45,451 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 28,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1260/1480 | ||
| 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 | UMass | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | UMass | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $248 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | UMass | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
University of Maine | UMass | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 24% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | UMass | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than University of Maine based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 12,231 students)
University of Maine vs. UMass Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or UMass?
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is 39.1% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($16,186.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at UMass than University of Maine ($37,405.00 vs. $33,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than UMass ($17,617 vs. $22,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 17.2% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Amherst ($12,050 vs. $14,123)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than University of Massachusetts Amherst (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 2.4% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($12,652 vs. $12,350)
University of Maine vs. UMass Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or UMass? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 136 points higher than at University of Maine (1090)
- Incoming UMass students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Maine (25)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than UMass (63.5%)
University of Maine vs. UMass Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or UMass? 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 UMass and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at UMass is higher than University of Maine (67% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Amherst earn on average $8,500 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $46,700)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- UMass graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More UMass 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/