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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | ETSU | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Southern Maine | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 23% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than University of Southern Maine based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 7,583 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or ETSU?
- University of Southern Maine is 4.4% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($8,064.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.7% higher at University of Southern Maine than East Tennessee State University ($22,680.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than ETSU ($12,343 vs. $14,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 13.6% lower than costs at University of Southern Maine ($9,613 vs. $10,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than University of Southern Maine (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 10.6% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($9,668 vs. $8,739)
University of Southern Maine vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 84 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming ETSU 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 at the same average high school GPA (3.33) as students at ETSU (3.33)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than ETSU (85.3%)
University of Southern Maine vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or ETSU? 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 ETSU and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at ETSU is higher than University of Southern Maine (44% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Maine earn on average $2,600 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- ETSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/