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University of Maine St. Joe's CCSU Bridgewater State Husson University Saint Peters; SPC Mount Aloysius College Salem State University Drew University Westfield State University Mercy Brooklyn College| University of Southern Maine | St. Francis College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | SFC | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Brooklyn Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 2,661 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #581 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | sfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | SFC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $27,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $27,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $18,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $17,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | SFC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 4,272 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 3,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of Southern Maine | SFC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | SFC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,425 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $252 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | SFC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | SFC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 8% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | SFC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than SFC based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 2,661 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. SFC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or SFC?
- St. Francis College is 237.2% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($27,188.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at SFC than University of Southern Maine ($27,188.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than SFC ($12,343 vs. $18,602)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 64.8% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($10,924 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Francis College than University of Southern Maine (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Francis College students is 78.9% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($17,294 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. SFC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or SFC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFC or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Maine (984) is 75 points higher than at SFC (909)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at SFC (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at SFC (2.9)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than SFC (84.3%)
University of Southern Maine vs. SFC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or SFC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between SFC and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at SFC is higher than University of Southern Maine (50% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from St. Francis College earn on average $7,400 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $1,925 lower median federal student loan debt than SFC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,425)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than SFC graduates. ($232 vs. $252)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/