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Overview |
UNO | University of Maine | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Orono, ME | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,601 | 11,760 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | #503 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uno.edu | umaine.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNO | University of Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $12,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,926 | $34,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,174 | $12,696 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,190 | $18,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,822 | $11,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
UNO | University of Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,253 | 13,995 | ||
| Admitted | 4,843 | 13,395 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1320 | 1070/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UNO | University of Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNO | University of Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $268 |
Diversity |
UNO | University of Maine | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
UNO | University of Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UNO | University of Maine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (11,760 students vs. 6,601 students)
UNO vs. University of Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNO or University of Maine?
- University of Maine is 97% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($12,000.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 218% higher at University of Maine than University of New Orleans ($34,740.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than University of Maine ($11,190 vs. $18,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Orleans are 4.3% lower than costs at University of Maine ($12,174 vs. $12,696)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than University of New Orleans (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 5.1% larger than aid received University of New Orleans ($11,376 vs. $10,822)
UNO vs. University of Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNO or University of Maine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Maine or UNO .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 56 points higher than at UNO (1034)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at UNO (3.21)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than UNO (66.8%)
UNO vs. University of Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNO or University of Maine? 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 University of Maine and UNO.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than University of New Orleans (60% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $4,000 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($16,500 vs. $26,000)
- UNO graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($170 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/