Assuming it will cost you more to live on campus? We’ve put together this information for you so you can do a side-by-side comparison of the direct costs. Turns out living on campus can be a much better bang for your buck, especially when you factor in all the other benefits that come with living on a college campus–stronger relationships with your classmates, easy access to campus amenities, programs, events, and all your co-curricular activities, and a convenient location to call home. Want to learn more? Just reach out to our Admissions Office, umpi-admissions@maine.edu or 207-768-9532, for details.
Monthly Cost Comparison
| Cost Type | Staying On Campus | Renting Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $625.00 | $784.50 |
| Food | $501.25 | $500.00 |
| Electricity | $0.00 | $100.00 |
| Internet | $0.00 | $50.00 |
| Heating | $0.00 | $100.00 |
| Water/Sewer | $0.00 | $71.00 |
| Gas for vehicle | $0.00 | $160.00 |
| Total | $1,126.25 | $1,765.50 |
Two Semester (9 Month) Cost Comparison
| Cost Type | Staying On Campus | Renting Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $5,000.00 | $6,300.00 |
| Food | $4,010.00 | $4,500.00 |
| Electricity | $0.00 | $900.00 |
| Internet | $0.00 | $450.00 |
| Heating | $0.00 | $900.00 |
| Water/Sewer | $0.00 | $639.00 |
| Gas for vehicle | $0.00 | $1,440.00 |
| Total | $9,010.00 | $15,129.00 |
- On-campus housing cost based on regular room with 2 people
- Off-campus housing cost based on average 2 bedroom apartment in Presque Isle
- On-campus food cost based on 19 Meals a Week meal plan
- Gas for vehicle based on $4 per gallon, 10 gallons per week.
For more information about room and board, see Tuition & Fees.