Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UConn University of Connecticut-Stamford Quinnipiac UNH CCSU University of Maine URI Western New England University Pace University-New York USJ St John's Springfield College| University of Hartford | University of Southern Maine | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
UHart | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Portland, ME | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,732 | 7,583 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #322 | #757 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartford.edu | maine.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
UHart | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,851 | $8,064 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,851 | $22,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,512 | $10,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,687 | $12,343 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,250 | $9,668 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
UHart | University of Southern Maine | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,230 | 5,544 | ||
| Admitted | 10,948 | 4,736 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 998/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
UHart | University of Southern Maine | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
UHart | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
UHart | University of Southern Maine | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
UHart | University of Southern Maine | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 45% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 27% | ||
Campus |
UHart | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than UHart based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 5,732 students)
UHart vs. University of Southern Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHart or University of Southern Maine?
- University of Hartford is 431.4% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($42,851.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.9% higher at UHart than University of Southern Maine ($42,851.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than UHart ($12,343 vs. $31,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 23.7% lower than costs at University of Hartford ($10,924 vs. $13,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Hartford than University of Southern Maine (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Hartford students is 202.5% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($29,250 vs. $9,668)
UHart vs. University of Southern Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHart 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 UHart .
- The average SAT score at University of Hartford (1050) is 66 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming UHart students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Southern Maine (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at UHart (3.26)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than UHart (82.8%)
UHart vs. University of Southern Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHart 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 UHart.
- The graduation rate at UHart is higher than University of Southern Maine (56% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Hartford earn on average $7,000 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UHart graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than UHart graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More UHart graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/