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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Edinboro, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 4,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #1034 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | edinboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
University of Southern Maine | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 15% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than PennWest Edinboro based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 4,043 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. PennWest Edinboro Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or PennWest Edinboro?
- University of Southern Maine is 4.5% more expensive to attend than PennWest Edinboro for in-state tuition ($8,064.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96% higher at University of Southern Maine than PennWest Edinboro ($22,680.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 6.7% lower than costs at PennWest Edinboro ($10,924 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than PennWest Edinboro (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($9,668 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or PennWest Edinboro? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Edinboro or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Maine (984) is 34 points higher than at PennWest Edinboro (950)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest Edinboro (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
University of Southern Maine vs. PennWest Edinboro Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or PennWest Edinboro? 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 PennWest Edinboro and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Edinboro is higher than University of Southern Maine (53% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Maine earn on average $4,900 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $37,700)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Edinboro students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/