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Overview |
UNI | University of Maine | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Orono, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 12,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #485 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | umaine.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | University of Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $11,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $33,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $17,617 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $12,652 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 98% |
Admission |
UNI | University of Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 15,021 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 14,114 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 1070/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UNI | University of Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | University of Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $268 |
Diversity |
UNI | University of Maine | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
UNI | University of Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 38% | ||
Campus |
UNI | University of Maine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than UNI based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 8,945 students)
UNI vs. University of Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or University of Maine?
- University of Maine is 43.5% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.5% higher at University of Maine than University of Northern Iowa ($33,240.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than University of Maine ($15,782 vs. $17,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 29% lower than costs at University of Maine ($9,343 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than University of Northern Iowa (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 97.3% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($12,652 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. University of Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI 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 UNI .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 40 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than University of Maine (94%)
UNI vs. University of Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI 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 UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than University of Maine (67% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $1,000 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $46,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $5,375 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($20,625 vs. $26,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($213 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/