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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #861 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 66% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Southern Maine | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $144 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 2% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than CSUMB based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 7,045 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or CSUMB?
- University of Southern Maine is 40.4% more expensive to attend than CSUMB for in-state tuition ($8,064.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at University of Southern Maine than California State University Monterey Bay ($22,680.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Monterey Bay than University of Southern Maine ($11,435 vs. $12,343)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 48.9% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($10,924 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than California State University Monterey Bay (96% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 11.1% larger than aid received California State University Monterey Bay ($9,668 vs. $8,702)
University of Southern Maine vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or University of Southern Maine .
- Accepted freshman CSUMB students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at CSUMB is higher than University of Southern Maine (38% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from California State University Monterey Bay earn on average $2,700 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $42,600)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($14,000 vs. $22,500)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($144 vs. $232)
- More CSUMB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/