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Overview |
University of Maine | Wheaton College | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Norton, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 1,667 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #180 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | wheatoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Wheaton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $59,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $59,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $32,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $41,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Wheaton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 4,031 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 3,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 79.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1260/1390 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Maine | Wheaton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Wheaton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Wheaton College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Maine | Wheaton College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 57% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Wheaton College | ||
| 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 Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 1,667 students)
University of Maine vs. Wheaton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Wheaton College?
- Wheaton College is 413.3% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.8% higher at Wheaton College than University of Maine ($59,750.00 vs. $33,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Wheaton College ($17,617 vs. $32,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 22.8% lower than costs at Wheaton College ($12,050 vs. $14,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine as Wheaton College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 229.3% larger than aid received University of Maine ($41,665 vs. $12,652)
University of Maine vs. Wheaton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Wheaton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheaton College or University of Maine .
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Wheaton College (79.5%)
University of Maine vs. Wheaton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Wheaton College? 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 Wheaton College and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than University of Maine (77% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $7,000 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $46,700)
- Wheaton College and University of Maine graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Wheaton College and University of Maine graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/