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Overview |
University of New England | AU | ||
| Location | Biddeford, ME | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,434 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | une.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of New England | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,510 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,510 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,100 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,809 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,555 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of New England | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,941 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 4,757 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of New England | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of New England | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
University of New England | AU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 2% |
Students |
University of New England | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 31% | ||
Campus |
University of New England | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of New England is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (6,434 students vs. 4,121 students)
University of New England vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of New England or AU?
- University of New England is 28% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($39,510.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28% higher at University of New England than Anderson University ($39,510.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than University of New England ($21,633 vs. $38,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 43.4% lower than costs at University of New England ($11,230 vs. $16,100)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of New England as Anderson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 18.7% larger than aid received University of New England ($24,409 vs. $20,555)
University of New England vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of New England or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or University of New England .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 8 points higher than at University of New England (1070)
- Incoming University of New England students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at AU (24)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at University of New England (3.41)
- University of New England has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than AU (45.4%)
University of New England vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of New England or AU? 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 AU and University of New England.
- The graduation rate at University of New England is higher than Anderson University (57% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of New England earn on average $16,300 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $37,500)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $138 lower median federal student loan debt than University of New England graduates. ($26,862 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than University of New England graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More University of New England graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/