University of Maine vs. University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

Two Rivalry Colleges in Colonial Athletic Association

  • Both University of Maine and University of New Hampshire-Main Campus are public.
  • University of Maine is located in Orono, ME and University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is located in Durham, NH.
  • University of New Hampshire-Main Campus has more expensive tuition of $38,882 than University of Maine ($35,346).
  • University of New Hampshire-Main Campus has tighter acceptance rate of 76.51% than University of Maine (92.26%).
  • University of New Hampshire-Main Campus has higher SAT scores of 1,210 than University of Maine (1,190).
  • University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is larger with 13,953 students than University of Maine (12,231 students).
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#267 in National Universities
#9 in Maine
Rankings#93 in National Universities
#2 in New Hampshire
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Orono, MELocationDurham, NH
Known as
1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Offered DegreesAssociate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$12,606 Maine residents
$35,346 out-of-state
Undergraduate$19,112 New Hampshire residents
$38,882 out-of-state
$10,446 Maine residents
$30,948 out-of-state
Graduate$16,498 New Hampshire residents
$30,138 out-of-state
$11,693Financial Aid$12,919
Admission
$65Application Fee$65 undergraduate
$65 graduate
92.26%Acceptance Rate76.51%
18.83%Yield19.76%
1,190 SAT, 28 ACTTest Scores1,210 SAT, 28 ACT
Student Population
12,231Total Students13,953
9,774Undergraduate11,512
2,457Graduate2,441
2,747Online Enrollment686
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
55%Graduation Rate77%
29%Transfer-out Rate
75%Retention Rate86%
$48,300Average Earning after Graduation$57,700
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,717)
$6,018 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,464)
$7,932 average annual costs
✔ (99 meals per week)
$6,032 average annual costs
Meal Plan✔ (21 meals per week)
$5,344 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
14 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
516 Full-time
237 Part-time
Number of Faculties734 Full-time
258 Part-time
2,111 Full-time
369 Part-time
Number of Staffs2,656 Full-time
1,017 Part-time
$91,510 for Faculties
$53,786 Part-time
Average Salary$100,731 for Faculties
$72,782 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023