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Overview |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Location | Standish, ME | Portland, ME | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,478 | 7,583 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #753 | #757 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjcme.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,586 | $8,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,586 | $22,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,936 | $10,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,625 | $12,343 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,987 | $9,668 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,472 | 5,544 | ||
| Admitted | 1,190 | 4,736 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1120 | 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 |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 40% | 5% |
Students |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | 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
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than Saint Joseph's College of Maine based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 1,478 students)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. University of Southern Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Joseph's College of Maine or University of Southern Maine?
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine is 415.7% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($41,586.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.4% higher at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than University of Southern Maine ($41,586.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($12,343 vs. $29,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 36.7% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($10,924 vs. $14,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than University of Southern Maine (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's College of Maine students is 179.1% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($26,987 vs. $9,668)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. University of Southern Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Joseph's College of Maine 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine .
- The average SAT score at Saint Joseph's College of Maine (989) is 5 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming Saint Joseph's College of Maine students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Southern Maine (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Saint Joseph's College of Maine (3.0)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Saint Joseph's College of Maine (80.8%)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. University of Southern Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Joseph's College of Maine 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's College of Maine is higher than University of Southern Maine (55% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's College of Maine earn on average $700 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($43,300 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/