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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UVM Springfield College URI Quinnipiac University of Massachusetts-Boston University of Southern Maine Westfield State University UMass UNH University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus UConn| University of Maine | Western New England University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | Western New England University | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,760 | 3,574 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #503 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | wne.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Western New England University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,000 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,740 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,696 | $14,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,237 | $31,548 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,376 | $27,351 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Western New England University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,995 | 6,534 | ||
| Admitted | 13,395 | 5,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 25/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1130/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Maine | Western New England University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Western New England University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Western New England University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
University of Maine | Western New England University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 41% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Western New England University | ||
| 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 Western New England University based on total student enrollment (11,760 students vs. 3,574 students)
University of Maine vs. Western New England University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Western New England University?
- Western New England University is 261.5% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $12,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at Western New England University than University of Maine ($43,380.00 vs. $34,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Western New England University ($18,237 vs. $31,548)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 17.4% lower than costs at Western New England University ($12,696 vs. $14,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than University of Maine (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 140.4% larger than aid received University of Maine ($27,351 vs. $11,376)
University of Maine vs. Western New England University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Western New England University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western New England University or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 10 points higher than at Western New England University (1080)
- Incoming University of Maine students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Western New England University (25)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Western New England University (83.3%)
University of Maine vs. Western New England University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Western New England University? 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 Western New England University and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than University of Maine (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $13,100 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $46,700)
- University of Maine students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/