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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 875 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $16,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $10,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 82% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 2,297 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 2,159 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $277 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 19% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 875 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Penn State Worthington Scranton is 81.3% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Penn State Worthington Scranton than University of Southern Maine ($24,318.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Penn State Worthington Scranton ($12,343 vs. $16,594)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 18.9% lower than costs at Penn State Worthington Scranton ($10,924 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than Penn State Worthington Scranton (96% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Worthington Scranton students is 11.9% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($10,823 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Maine (984) is 29 points higher than at Penn State Worthington Scranton (955)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Penn State Worthington Scranton (19)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Penn State Worthington Scranton and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Worthington Scranton is higher than University of Southern Maine (46% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton earn on average $12,700 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $4,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,818)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($232 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/