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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Queens College | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Flushing, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 17,001 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #409 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Queens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $6,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $7,927 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Queens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 22,324 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 15,510 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 1040/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of Southern Maine | Queens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Queens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $11,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $113 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Queens College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Queens College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Queens College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY Queens College is larger than than University of Southern Maine based on total student enrollment (17,001 students vs. 7,583 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Queens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Queens College?
- University of Southern Maine is 16.4% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($8,064.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.4% higher at University of Southern Maine than CUNY Queens College ($22,680.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than University of Southern Maine ($6,434 vs. $12,343)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 42.3% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($10,924 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than University of Southern Maine (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 22% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($9,668 vs. $7,927)
University of Southern Maine vs. Queens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Queens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Queens College or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Queens College (1110) is 126 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Queens College (69.5%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Queens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Queens College? 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 Queens College and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Queens College is higher than University of Southern Maine (53% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from CUNY Queens College earn on average $8,200 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $42,600)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($11,000 vs. $22,500)
- Queens College graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($113 vs. $232)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/