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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Quincy, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 535 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | enc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $26,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $26,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $20,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $20,900 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 688 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 426 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 61.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 970/1160 | ||
| 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 | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,805 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $235 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 38% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
| 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 Eastern Nazarene College based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 535 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Eastern Nazarene College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Eastern Nazarene College?
- Eastern Nazarene College is 231.5% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($26,730.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at Eastern Nazarene College than University of Southern Maine ($26,730.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Eastern Nazarene College ($12,343 vs. $20,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Nazarene College are 2.1% lower than costs at University of Southern Maine ($10,700 vs. $10,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Nazarene College than University of Southern Maine (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Nazarene College students is 116.2% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($20,900 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. Eastern Nazarene College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Eastern Nazarene College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern Nazarene College or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Maine (984) is 6 points higher than at Eastern Nazarene College (978)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Eastern Nazarene College (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Eastern Nazarene College (3.21)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Eastern Nazarene College (61.9%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Eastern Nazarene College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Eastern Nazarene 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 Eastern Nazarene College and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Nazarene College is higher than University of Southern Maine (52% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Eastern Nazarene College earn on average $4,900 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $305 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Nazarene College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $22,805)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Nazarene College graduates. ($232 vs. $235)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Nazarene College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/