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WSSU UNCG Howard CAU University of Maine North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Morgan State ECU Hampton University UNC Charlotte NC State| University of Southern Maine | North Carolina A & T State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | NCAT | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #985 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 92% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Southern Maine | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $299 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 82% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 84% | ||
| % 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 | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 41% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | NCAT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than University of Southern Maine based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 7,583 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or NCAT?
- University of Southern Maine is 127.8% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($8,064.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33% higher at University of Southern Maine than North Carolina A & T State University ($22,680.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than University of Southern Maine ($9,189 vs. $12,343)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 19% lower than costs at University of Southern Maine ($9,179 vs. $10,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than North Carolina A & T State University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 4.3% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($10,082 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Maine (984) is 74 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than NCAT (56.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or NCAT? 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 NCAT and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than University of Southern Maine (41% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Maine earn on average $4,500 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $38,100)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($22,500 vs. $29,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($232 vs. $299)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/