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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #574 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | saintpeters.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $38,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $38,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $17,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $11,996 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $35,256 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 2,999 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 2,664 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 970/1150 | ||
| 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 | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 16% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| 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 Saint Peters; SPC based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 3,430 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Saint Peters; SPC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Saint Peters; SPC?
- Saint Peter's University is 381% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($38,790.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than University of Southern Maine ($38,790.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than University of Southern Maine ($11,996 vs. $12,343)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 56.6% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($10,924 vs. $17,108)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Peter's University than University of Southern Maine (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 264.7% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($35,256 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. Saint Peters; SPC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Saint Peters; SPC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Peters; SPC or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Maine (984) is 66 points higher than at Saint Peters; SPC (918)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (19)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (3.31)
- Saint Peters; SPC has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Saint Peters; SPC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Saint Peters; SPC? 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 Saint Peters; SPC and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Saint Peters; SPC is higher than University of Southern Maine (51% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Saint Peter's University earn on average $5,800 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Peters; SPC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Peters; SPC graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Peters; SPC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/