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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UNH Manchester RIC Providence UVM UConn UD Quinnipiac UMass University at Albany- SUNY UMass Dartmouth University of Massachusetts-Boston| University of Maine | University of Rhode Island | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | URI | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,760 | 17,351 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #503 | #353 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,000 | $14,116 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,740 | $33,512 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,696 | $14,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,237 | $20,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,376 | $12,803 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Maine | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,995 | 25,391 | ||
| Admitted | 13,395 | 19,568 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 77.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 16.8% | ||
| 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 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | URI | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
University of Maine | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 60% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | URI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Rhode Island is larger than than University of Maine based on total student enrollment (17,351 students vs. 11,760 students)
University of Maine vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or URI?
- University of Rhode Island is 17.6% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($14,116.00 vs. $12,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at University of Maine than University of Rhode Island ($34,740.00 vs. $33,512.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than URI ($18,237 vs. $20,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 17.4% lower than costs at University of Rhode Island ($12,696 vs. $14,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rhode Island than University of Maine (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rhode Island students is 12.5% larger than aid received University of Maine ($12,803 vs. $11,376)
University of Maine vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 13 points higher than at URI (1077)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at URI (24)
- Accepted freshman URI 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 URI (77.1%)
University of Maine vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or URI? 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 URI and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at URI is higher than University of Maine (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Rhode Island earn on average $9,500 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $46,700)
- University of Rhode Island students graduate with a $2,562 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($23,438 vs. $26,000)
- URI graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former URI students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/