UMaine vs University of Wisconsin-Platteville (UW-P)

Considering higher education options? Explore the distinct offerings of the University of Maine and the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. With acceptance rates of 88% and 79%, respectively, both universities welcome a diverse student body. While the University of Maine boasts a larger student population, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville offers a more intimate learning environment. Dive into the comparison table to discover the nuances that set these institutions apart, from popular majors like Business and Engineering to graduation rates that reflect their commitment to student success. Whether you thrive in a bustling campus or prefer a close-knit community, this side-by-side analysis will guide you toward the university that best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	University of Maine	University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Overview
Location	Orono, Maine	Platteville, Wisconsin
Campus setting	Suburb: Small	Town: Distant
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	76.0%	76.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	96.5%	87.6%
Application fees	$65	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $56
SAT range	1060 - 1280	N/A
ACT range	22 - 30	20 - 26
Students submitting SAT score	28.0%
Students submitting ACT score	4.0%	58.0%
Total number of applicants	14,965	5,156
Total number of admissions given out	14,435	4,515
Admitted students who chose to enroll	2,317	1,265
Yield rate	16.1%	28.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $26,968 Out of state: $48,568	In state: $22,285 Out of state: $30,924
Average net price	$17,146	$14,840
Tuition	In state: $11,640 Out of state: $33,240	In state: $6,418 Out of state: $15,057
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,814 Meal plan: $5,760	Room/dormitory: $5,057 Meal plan: $3,160
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $11,145	84.0% Average amount $3,693
Students receiving federal student loan	53.0% Average amount $5,177	50.0% Average amount $4,856
Students taking out private loans	14.0% Average amount $14,918	10.0% Average amount $9,791

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	10,115 Men 50.4% Women 49.6%	6,266 Men 63.4% Women 36.6%
Graduate students	2,542 Men 38.3% Women 61.7%	507 Men 52.3% Women 47.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	43.3%	21.9%
International students	3.8%	1.1%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Small	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	3,838	2,343
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Maine Connecticut New Hampshire New York New Jersey	Wisconsin Illinois Iowa Minnesota Indiana

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Engineering Business Health Professions Natural Resources and Conservation	Engineering Business Liberal Arts Engineering Technologies Education
Students to faculty ratio	16:1	20:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	56.8%	59.0%
Dropout rate	15.9%	38.4%
Transferred out	25.4%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,852 Year 2: $72,509 Year 3: $80,767 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $69,464 Year 2: $68,499 Year 3: $76,846 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $65,105 Year 2: $62,775 Year 3: $73,378 Construction Engineering Technologies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,027 Year 2: $55,964 Year 3: $67,384 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,161 Year 2: $61,218 Year 3: $61,127 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,228 Year 2: $52,464 Year 3: $58,395 Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,901 Year 2: $55,964 Year 3: $58,032 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,267 Year 2: $42,309 Year 3: $51,092 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,096 Year 2: $41,007 Year 3: $50,566 Social Work (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $41,771 Year 2: $43,798 Year 3: $48,698	Engineering, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $95,585 Year 2: $87,604 Year 3: $92,836 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $89,346 Year 2: $77,087 Year 3: $84,509 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $69,776 Year 2: $71,015 Year 3: $76,525 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,693 Year 2: $67,995 Year 3: $75,539 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $62,508 Year 3: $71,510 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $65,385 Year 2: $65,585 Year 3: $70,482 Engineering Physics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,446 Year 2: $61,218 Year 3: $70,434 Industrial Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,712 Year 2: $66,701 Year 3: $69,993 Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,584 Year 2: $59,549 Year 3: $67,096 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,584 Year 2: $60,028 Year 3: $65,716

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