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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Holy Family University | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 2,912 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #679 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | holyfamily.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Holy Family University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $31,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $31,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $14,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $12,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $25,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Holy Family University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 77.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 852/1092 | ||
| 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 | Holy Family University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Holy Family University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Holy Family University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 18% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Holy Family University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Holy Family University | ||
| 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 Holy Family University based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 2,912 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Holy Family University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Holy Family University?
- Holy Family University is 290.7% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($31,508.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.9% higher at Holy Family University than University of Southern Maine ($31,508.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Holy Family University ($12,343 vs. $12,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 32.7% lower than costs at Holy Family University ($10,924 vs. $14,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Family University than University of Southern Maine (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Family University students is 161.9% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($25,316 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. Holy Family University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Holy Family University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Family University or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Maine (984) is 69 points higher than at Holy Family University (915)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Holy Family University (3.13)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Holy Family University (77.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Holy Family University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Holy Family University? 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 Holy Family University and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Holy Family University is higher than University of Southern Maine (61% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Holy Family University earn on average $8,400 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Family University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/