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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | EC | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 657 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $35,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $35,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $13,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $24,040 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $27,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 1118/1272 | ||
| 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 | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | EC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 29% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | EC | ||
| 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 EC based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 657 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or EC?
- Elmira College is 337.4% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($35,270.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.5% higher at EC than University of Southern Maine ($35,270.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than EC ($12,343 vs. $24,040)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 22.6% lower than costs at Elmira College ($10,924 vs. $13,388)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than University of Southern Maine (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 180.2% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($27,091 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or University of Southern Maine .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or EC? 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 EC and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than University of Southern Maine (60% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Elmira College earn on average $3,400 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/