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URI UVM UConn UMass UD Quinnipiac University of Massachusetts-Boston University of Southern Maine Penn State Harrisburg Syracuse JMU Providence| University of Maine | University of New Hampshire Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Durham, NH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,760 | 13,626 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #503 | #345 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | unh.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,000 | $15,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,740 | $35,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,696 | $13,314 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,237 | $24,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,376 | $13,831 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Maine | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,995 | 20,887 | ||
| Admitted | 13,395 | 18,144 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Maine | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
University of Maine | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 59% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | ||
| 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 New Hampshire Main Campus is larger than than University of Maine based on total student enrollment (13,626 students vs. 11,760 students)
University of Maine vs. University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or University of New Hampshire-Main Campus?
- University of New Hampshire Main Campus is 29.3% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($15,520.00 vs. $12,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus than University of Maine ($35,290.00 vs. $34,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus ($18,237 vs. $24,762)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 4.9% lower than costs at University of New Hampshire Main Campus ($12,696 vs. $13,314)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than University of New Hampshire Main Campus (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Hampshire Main Campus students is 21.6% larger than aid received University of Maine ($13,831 vs. $11,376)
University of Maine vs. University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or University of New Hampshire-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of New Hampshire-Main Campus or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of New Hampshire Main Campus (1109) is 19 points higher than at University of Maine (1090)
- Incoming University of Maine students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (25)
- Accepted freshman University of New Hampshire-Main Campus students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (86.9%)
University of Maine vs. University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or University of New Hampshire-Main Campus? 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 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is higher than University of Maine (76% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of New Hampshire Main Campus earn on average $6,600 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $46,700)
- University of Maine students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/