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CAU University of Maine NCAT Florida State UCF Howard PVAMU Bethune-Cookman Tennessee State University Florida Spelman CCSU| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | University of Southern Maine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida A&M | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Portland, ME | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,215 | 7,583 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | #757 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $8,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $22,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $10,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,583 | $12,343 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,191 | $9,668 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,372 | 5,544 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 4,736 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.9% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1150 | 998/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $232 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Florida A&M | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | 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
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is larger than than University of Southern Maine based on total student enrollment (9,215 students vs. 7,583 students)
Florida A&M vs. University of Southern Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or University of Southern Maine?
- University of Southern Maine is 155.8% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($8,064.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.2% higher at University of Southern Maine than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($22,680.00 vs. $14,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than University of Southern Maine ($11,583 vs. $12,343)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 6.6% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($10,924 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than University of Southern Maine (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students is 26.1% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($12,191 vs. $9,668)
Florida A&M vs. University of Southern Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M 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 Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Maine (984) is 18 points higher than at Florida A&M (966)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Florida A&M (21)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Florida A&M (32.9%)
Florida A&M vs. University of Southern Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M 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 Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at Florida A&M is higher than University of Southern Maine (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn on average $1,000 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($22,500 vs. $28,500)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($232 vs. $294)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/