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Overview |
Eastern | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Portland, ME | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 7,583 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #757 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $8,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $22,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $10,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $12,343 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $9,668 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Eastern | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 5,544 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 4,736 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 998/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Eastern | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $232 |
Diversity |
Eastern | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Eastern | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than University of Southern Maine based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 7,583 students)
Eastern vs. University of Southern Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or University of Southern Maine?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 18.4% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at University of Southern Maine than Eastern Kentucky University ($22,680.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than University of Southern Maine ($10,806 vs. $12,343)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 5.4% lower than costs at University of Southern Maine ($10,360 vs. $10,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than University of Southern Maine (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 9.5% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($10,583 vs. $9,668)
Eastern vs. University of Southern Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern 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 Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 44 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming Eastern students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Southern Maine (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. University of Southern Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Eastern is higher than University of Southern Maine (38% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Maine earn on average $4,700 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $37,900)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $1,195 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,695)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($232 vs. $245)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/