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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Bay Path University | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Longmeadow, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 2,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #614 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | baypath.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Bay Path University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $35,781 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $35,781 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $12,799 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $18,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $27,913 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Bay Path University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 788 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 596 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 1020/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Southern Maine | Bay Path University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Bay Path University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,011 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $248 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Bay Path University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 95% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Bay Path University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 35% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Bay Path University | ||
| 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 Bay Path University based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 2,465 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Bay Path University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Bay Path University?
- Bay Path University is 343.7% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($35,781.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.8% higher at Bay Path University than University of Southern Maine ($35,781.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Bay Path University ($12,343 vs. $18,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 17.2% lower than costs at Bay Path University ($10,924 vs. $12,799)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bay Path University than University of Southern Maine (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bay Path University students is 188.7% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($27,913 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. Bay Path University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Bay Path University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bay Path University or University of Southern Maine .
- Accepted freshman Bay Path University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Bay Path University (75.6%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Bay Path University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Bay Path University? 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 Bay Path University and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Bay Path University is higher than University of Southern Maine (65% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Bay Path University earn on average $900 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $1,511 lower median federal student loan debt than Bay Path University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,011)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Bay Path University graduates. ($232 vs. $248)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay Path University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/