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Overview |
AUM | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Portland, ME | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 7,583 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #757 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $8,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $22,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $10,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $12,343 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $9,668 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
AUM | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 5,544 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 4,736 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 998/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AUM | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $232 |
Diversity |
AUM | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
AUM | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 27% | ||
Campus |
AUM | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than AUM based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 5,109 students)
AUM vs. University of Southern Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or University of Southern Maine?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 2.1% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at University of Southern Maine than Auburn University at Montgomery ($22,680.00 vs. $18,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than AUM ($12,343 vs. $13,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 48.3% lower than costs at University of Southern Maine ($7,368 vs. $10,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than University of Southern Maine (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 39.4% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($9,668 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. University of Southern Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or University of Southern Maine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Southern Maine or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University at Montgomery (990) is 6 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AUM (21)
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
AUM vs. University of Southern Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or University of Southern Maine? 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 University of Southern Maine and AUM.
- The graduation rate at AUM is the same as at University of Southern Maine (33% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Maine earn on average $4,700 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $37,900)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $308 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($22,192 vs. $22,500)
- AUM graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($229 vs. $232)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/