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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #464 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $153 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 4% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Alfred State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 3,348 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Alfred State College?
- University of Southern Maine is 14.1% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($8,064.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.3% higher at University of Southern Maine than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($22,680.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Alfred State College ($12,343 vs. $17,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 24.7% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($10,924 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than University of Southern Maine (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 9.5% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($9,668 vs. $8,830)
University of Southern Maine vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Alfred State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred State College or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 32 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Alfred State College? 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 Alfred State College and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than University of Southern Maine (68% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Maine earn on average $500 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $7,626 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($14,874 vs. $22,500)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($153 vs. $232)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/