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Overview |
Colorado Mesa | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Location | Grand Junction, CO | Portland, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,905 | 7,583 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #886 | #757 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mesastate.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado Mesa | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,261 | $8,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,983 | $22,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,522 | $10,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,085 | $12,343 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,209 | $9,668 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 96% |
Admission |
Colorado Mesa | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,810 | 5,544 | ||
| Admitted | 8,021 | 4,736 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 998/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Colorado Mesa | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado Mesa | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $232 |
Diversity |
Colorado Mesa | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Colorado Mesa | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Colorado Mesa | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Colorado Mesa University is larger than than University of Southern Maine based on total student enrollment (8,905 students vs. 7,583 students)
Colorado Mesa vs. University of Southern Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado Mesa or University of Southern Maine?
- Colorado Mesa University is 2.4% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($8,261.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at University of Southern Maine than Colorado Mesa University ($22,680.00 vs. $21,983.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Colorado Mesa ($12,343 vs. $15,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 5.5% lower than costs at Colorado Mesa University ($10,924 vs. $11,522)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than Colorado Mesa University (96% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 5% larger than aid received Colorado Mesa University ($9,668 vs. $9,209)
Colorado Mesa vs. University of Southern Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado Mesa 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 Colorado Mesa .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Maine (984) is 32 points higher than at Colorado Mesa (952)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Colorado Mesa (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Colorado Mesa (3.28)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Colorado Mesa (81.8%)
Colorado Mesa vs. University of Southern Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado Mesa 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 Colorado Mesa.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Maine is higher than Colorado Mesa University (33% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Maine earn on average $2,600 more per year than Colorado Mesa graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $40,000)
- Colorado Mesa University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($21,750 vs. $22,500)
- Colorado Mesa graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($224 vs. $232)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado Mesa students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/