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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus MSU UVM URI University of Massachusetts-Boston CU Boulder University of Southern Maine Colorado State Utah State University UMass The University of Montana University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus| University of Maine | University of Wyoming | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | UW | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Laramie, WY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,760 | 10,913 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #503 | #334 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | uwyo.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | UW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,000 | $4,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,740 | $20,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,696 | $13,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,237 | $13,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,376 | $8,761 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 89% |
Admission |
University of Maine | UW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,995 | 5,644 | ||
| Admitted | 13,395 | 5,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 26.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Maine | UW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | UW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $191 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | UW | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
University of Maine | UW | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 40% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | UW | ||
| 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 Maine is larger than than UW based on total student enrollment (11,760 students vs. 10,913 students)
University of Maine vs. UW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or UW?
- University of Maine is 141% more expensive to attend than UW for in-state tuition ($12,000.00 vs. $4,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.3% higher at University of Maine than University of Wyoming ($34,740.00 vs. $20,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wyoming than University of Maine ($13,299 vs. $18,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 5.1% lower than costs at University of Wyoming ($12,696 vs. $13,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than University of Wyoming (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 29.8% larger than aid received University of Wyoming ($11,376 vs. $8,761)
University of Maine vs. UW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or UW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Wyoming (1122) is 32 points higher than at University of Maine (1090)
- Incoming University of Maine students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at UW (25)
- Accepted freshman UW students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- UW has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than University of Maine (95.7%)
University of Maine vs. UW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or UW? 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 UW and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than University of Wyoming (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Wyoming earn on average $4,700 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $46,700)
- University of Wyoming students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($18,500 vs. $26,000)
- UW graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($191 vs. $268)
- More UW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/