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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | MMC | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 1,608 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #461 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | mmm.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | MMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $36,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $36,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $19,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $39,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $22,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | MMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 7,636 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 5,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 7.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 1080/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Southern Maine | MMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | MMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $242 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | MMC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | MMC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 70% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | MMC | ||
| 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 MMC based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 1,608 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. MMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or MMC?
- Marymount Manhattan College is 357.9% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($36,928.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.8% higher at MMC than University of Southern Maine ($36,928.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than MMC ($12,343 vs. $39,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 80.5% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($10,924 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than University of Southern Maine (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount Manhattan College students is 131.9% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($22,418 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. MMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or MMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MMC or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at Marymount Manhattan College (1038) is 54 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming MMC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Southern Maine (22)
- Accepted freshman MMC students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than MMC (72.1%)
University of Southern Maine vs. MMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or MMC? 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 MMC and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at MMC is higher than University of Southern Maine (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Marymount Manhattan College earn on average $2,200 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MMC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,500)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than MMC graduates. ($232 vs. $242)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC 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/