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Overview |
Purdue Global-Maine Campus | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Location | S Portland, ME | Portland, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 503 | 7,583 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kaplanuniversity.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Global-Maine Campus | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,356 | $8,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,356 | $22,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,959 | $10,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $12,343 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,668 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 96% |
Admission |
Purdue Global-Maine Campus | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,544 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,736 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
Purdue Global-Maine Campus | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Global-Maine Campus | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,965 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $232 |
Diversity |
Purdue Global-Maine Campus | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Purdue Global-Maine Campus | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Global-Maine Campus | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than Purdue Global-Maine Campus based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 503 students)
Purdue Global-Maine Campus vs. University of Southern Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Global-Maine Campus or University of Southern Maine?
- Purdue Global Maine Campus is 65.6% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($13,356.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.8% higher at University of Southern Maine than Purdue Global Maine Campus ($22,680.00 vs. $13,356.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue Global Maine Campus are 120.3% lower than costs at University of Southern Maine ($4,959 vs. $10,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than Purdue Global Maine Campus (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is ?% larger than aid received Purdue Global Maine Campus ($9,668 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Global-Maine Campus 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 Purdue Global-Maine Campus .
Purdue Global-Maine Campus vs. University of Southern Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Global-Maine Campus 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 Purdue Global-Maine Campus.
- Graduates from University of Southern Maine earn on average $3,200 more per year than Purdue Global-Maine Campus graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $39,400)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $6,465 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue Global-Maine Campus graduates. ($22,500 vs. $28,965)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue Global-Maine Campus graduates. ($232 vs. $299)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Global-Maine Campus students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/