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Overview |
FLC | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Location | Durango, CO | Portland, ME | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,400 | 7,583 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #818 | #757 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fortlewis.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
FLC | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,200 | $8,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,712 | $22,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,554 | $10,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,685 | $12,343 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,215 | $9,668 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
FLC | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,942 | 5,544 | ||
| Admitted | 4,496 | 4,736 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 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 |
FLC | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FLC | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $232 |
Diversity |
FLC | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
FLC | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 27% | ||
Campus |
FLC | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than FLC based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 3,400 students)
FLC vs. University of Southern Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FLC or University of Southern Maine?
- University of Southern Maine is 12% more expensive to attend than FLC for in-state tuition ($8,064.00 vs. $7,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28% higher at University of Southern Maine than Fort Lewis College ($22,680.00 vs. $17,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than FLC ($12,343 vs. $15,685)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 14.9% lower than costs at Fort Lewis College ($10,924 vs. $12,554)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Fort Lewis College as University of Southern Maine (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fort Lewis College students is 47% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($14,215 vs. $9,668)
FLC vs. University of Southern Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FLC 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 FLC .
- The average SAT score at Fort Lewis College (1012) is 28 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming FLC students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Southern Maine (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at FLC (3.3)
- FLC has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
FLC vs. University of Southern Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FLC 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 FLC.
- The graduation rate at FLC is higher than University of Southern Maine (37% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Maine earn on average $3,600 more per year than FLC graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $39,000)
- Fort Lewis College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,500)
- FLC graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($201 vs. $232)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FLC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/