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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UMass University of Massachusetts-Lowell UVM Bridgewater State URI University of Massachusetts-Boston BU University of Southern Maine UNH Manchester UNH University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus| University of Maine | University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | North Dartmouth, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 7,457 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #456 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | umassd.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $14,179 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $30,317 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $16,493 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $19,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $10,055 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Maine | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 8,837 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1020/1260 | ||
| 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 | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $266 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
University of Maine | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than UMass Dartmouth based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 7,457 students)
University of Maine vs. UMass Dartmouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or UMass Dartmouth?
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is 21.8% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($14,179.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at University of Maine than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($33,240.00 vs. $30,317.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than UMass Dartmouth ($17,617 vs. $19,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 36.9% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($12,050 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 25.8% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($12,652 vs. $10,055)
University of Maine vs. UMass Dartmouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or UMass Dartmouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass Dartmouth or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 65 points higher than at UMass Dartmouth (1025)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UMass Dartmouth (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at UMass Dartmouth (3.37)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than University of Maine (94%)
University of Maine vs. UMass Dartmouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or UMass Dartmouth? 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 Dartmouth and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (60% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn on average $2,300 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $46,700)
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students graduate with a $240 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($25,760 vs. $26,000)
- UMass Dartmouth graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass Dartmouth students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/