University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) vs CCSU-New Britain

Considering higher education options? Explore the distinct offerings of University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) and Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) through our comprehensive comparison. With acceptance rates of 90% and 75%, respectively, both universities welcome students from diverse backgrounds. UMPI's student body is predominantly female (62%), while CCSU boasts a more balanced gender ratio. Discover the popular majors at each institution, ranging from Business and Management to Education and Health Professions. Compare graduation rates, financial aid opportunities, and the unique campus experiences that await you. Whether you prefer the close-knit community of UMPI or the urban setting of CCSU, this side-by-side analysis will help you make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	Central Connecticut State University	University of Maine at Presque Isle
Overview
Location	New Britain, Connecticut	Presque Isle, Maine
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Rural: Fringe
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	72.0%	67.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	74.8%	99.9%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	950 - 1180	N/A
ACT range	19 - 26	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	52.0%
Students submitting ACT score	1.0%
Total number of applicants	6,285	800
Total number of admissions given out	4,703	799
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,093	162
Yield rate	23.2%	20.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $27,572 Out of state: $40,976	In state: $17,995 Out of state: $22,405
Average net price	$14,425	$9,190
Tuition	In state: $6,162 Out of state: $18,436	In state: $7,350 Out of state: $11,760
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,174 Meal plan: $5,200	Room/dormitory: $5,000 Meal plan: $4,010
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	90.0% Average amount $6,526	94.0% Average amount $7,273
Students receiving federal student loan	48.0% Average amount $5,113	54.0% Average amount $4,592
Students taking out private loans	7.0% Average amount $10,404	6.0% Average amount $6,632

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	7,748 Men 53.5% Women 46.5%	1,573 Men 34.8% Women 65.2%
Graduate students	1,905 Men 35.9% Women 64.1%	17 Men 52.9% Women 47.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	5.6%	14.7%
International students	1.6%	4.6%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Rural: Fringe
Dormitory capacity	2,512	332
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Connecticut Mississippi New York New Jersey Rhode Island	Maine Texas California Florida Mississippi

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Business Health Professions Computer and Information Science Engineering Technologies	Liberal Arts Law Enforcement and Firefighting Education Health Professions Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	19:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	New England Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	54.7%	35.5%
Dropout rate	14.3%	36.0%
Transferred out	27.2%	26.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $187,984 Year 2: $198,307 Year 3: $194,357 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $79,864 Year 2: $87,604 Year 3: $98,038 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $66,439 Year 2: $70,456 Year 3: $97,145 Educational Administration and Supervision (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $78,617 Year 2: $82,685 Year 3: $86,267 Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $54,056 Year 2: $60,839 Year 3: $79,520 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,268 Year 2: $68,422 Year 3: $79,440 Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,906 Year 2: $63,997 Year 3: $78,042 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,873 Year 2: $69,617 Year 3: $76,973 Construction Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $65,468 Year 2: $65,131 Year 3: $76,161 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $73,686 Year 2: $68,139 Year 3: $71,268	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,236 Year 3: N/A Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: N/A Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $42,134 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,822 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: N/A

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