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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Central Washington University | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Ellensburg, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 9,257 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #610 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | cwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Central Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $6,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $23,881 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $13,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $15,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $9,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 73% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Central Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 6,409 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 5,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Southern Maine | Central Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Central Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $214 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Central Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Central Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Central Washington University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Central Washington University is larger than than University of Southern Maine based on total student enrollment (9,257 students vs. 7,583 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Central Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Central Washington University?
- University of Southern Maine is 18.3% more expensive to attend than Central Washington University for in-state tuition ($8,064.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Central Washington University than University of Southern Maine ($23,881.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Central Washington University ($12,343 vs. $15,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 24.9% lower than costs at Central Washington University ($10,924 vs. $13,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than Central Washington University (96% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 4% larger than aid received Central Washington University ($9,668 vs. $9,294)
University of Southern Maine vs. Central Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Central Washington University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central Washington University or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Maine (984) is 6 points higher than at Central Washington University (978)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Central Washington University (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Central Washington University (3.08)
- Central Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Central Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Central Washington 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 Central Washington University and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Central Washington University is higher than University of Southern Maine (56% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Central Washington University earn on average $5,200 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $42,600)
- Central Washington University students graduate with a $1,763 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($20,737 vs. $22,500)
- Central Washington University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($214 vs. $232)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central Washington University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/