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Overview |
University of Maine | UVM | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Maine | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $230 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
University of Maine | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 82% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | UVM | ||
| 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 Vermont is larger than than University of Maine based on total student enrollment (14,088 students vs. 12,231 students)
University of Maine vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or UVM?
- University of Vermont is 39.9% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($16,280.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at UVM than University of Maine ($41,280.00 vs. $33,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than UVM ($17,617 vs. $21,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 10.8% lower than costs at University of Vermont ($12,050 vs. $13,354)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine as University of Vermont (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Vermont students is 51.7% larger than aid received University of Maine ($19,189 vs. $12,652)
University of Maine vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Vermont (1211) is 121 points higher than at University of Maine (1090)
- Incoming UVM students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Maine (25)
- Accepted freshman UVM students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than UVM (59.8%)
University of Maine vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or UVM? 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 UVM and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at UVM is higher than University of Maine (72% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Vermont earn on average $6,800 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $46,700)
- University of Vermont students graduate with a $3,700 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($22,300 vs. $26,000)
- UVM graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More UVM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/