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University of Maine vs Unity Environmental University: which has better ROI?

Public, Orono ME · vs · Private nonprofit, New Gloucester ME

The verdict

University of Maine has the better ROI: it clears its 4-year net cost of $70,040 in 239 years versus not at all at Unity Environmental University, on median earnings of $48,653 vs $37,852 ten years out. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

Head to head
MeasureUniversity of MaineUnity Environmental University
Net price / yr$17,510$19,104
Total net cost$70,040$76,416
Median earnings, 10 yrs$48,653$37,852
Median debt$25,000$25,000
Payback239 yrs
20-year net return$-64,180$-286,576

College Scorecard (2026), institution-level · payback and returns are our math. Figures blend all majors.