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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Kutztown University of Pennsylvania WCU Millersville University of Pennsylvania University of Maine Penn State Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg University Temple Penn State Brandywine Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus PennWest Edinboro| University of Southern Maine | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Ship | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 91% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
University of Southern Maine | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 10% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than Ship based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 5,162 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Ship?
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 18.7% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.7% higher at University of Southern Maine than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($22,680.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Ship ($12,343 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 5.6% lower than costs at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,924 vs. $11,538)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 27.3% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($9,668 vs. $7,593)
University of Southern Maine vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Maine (984) is 5 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Ship? 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 Ship and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than University of Southern Maine (60% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $4,600 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/