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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 930/1170 | ||
| 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 | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $229 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 35% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Shepherd University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 3,235 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Shepherd University?
- University of Southern Maine is 28.2% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($8,064.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.8% higher at University of Southern Maine than Shepherd University ($22,680.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than University of Southern Maine ($9,827 vs. $12,343)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 0.6% lower than costs at Shepherd University ($10,924 vs. $10,987)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than Shepherd University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 31.9% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($9,668 vs. $7,328)
University of Southern Maine vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at Shepherd University (995) is 11 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Shepherd University (22)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Shepherd 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 Shepherd University and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Shepherd University is higher than University of Southern Maine (46% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Maine earn on average $1,100 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $41,500)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $277 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($22,223 vs. $22,500)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($229 vs. $232)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shepherd University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/