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Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark University of Maine Rider University FDU William Paterson University of New Jersey CCSU Bridgewater State Husson University UNH Rutgers MMC| University of Southern Maine | Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | FDU | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Teaneck, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 7,285 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #797 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $30,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 4,294 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 3,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 908/1180 | ||
| 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 | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 15% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | FDU | ||
| 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 FDU based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 7,285 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or FDU?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is 312.5% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.7% higher at FDU than University of Southern Maine ($33,264.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than FDU ($12,343 vs. $16,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 42.7% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($10,924 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than University of Southern Maine (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students is 210.9% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($30,059 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (995) is 11 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at FDU (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at FDU (3.31)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than FDU (84.1%)
University of Southern Maine vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or FDU? 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 FDU and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at FDU is higher than University of Southern Maine (41% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn on average $10,300 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/