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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | A&M Commerce | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Commerce, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 11,306 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #934 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | tamu-commerce.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | A&M Commerce | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $4,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $17,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $9,728 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $13,025 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $9,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 6,604 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 5,709 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 913/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Southern Maine | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | A&M Commerce | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,514 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $212 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 2% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | A&M Commerce | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A & M University Commerce is larger than than University of Southern Maine based on total student enrollment (11,306 students vs. 7,583 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. A&M Commerce Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or A&M Commerce?
- University of Southern Maine is 68.4% more expensive to attend than A&M Commerce for in-state tuition ($8,064.00 vs. $4,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.2% higher at University of Southern Maine than Texas A & M University Commerce ($22,680.00 vs. $17,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than A&M Commerce ($12,343 vs. $13,025)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M University Commerce are 12.3% lower than costs at University of Southern Maine ($9,728 vs. $10,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A & M University Commerce than University of Southern Maine (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M University Commerce students is 3.3% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($9,983 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. A&M Commerce Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or A&M Commerce? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M Commerce or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Maine (984) is 4 points higher than at A&M Commerce (980)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at A&M Commerce (21)
- Accepted freshman A&M Commerce students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- A&M Commerce has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. A&M Commerce Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or A&M Commerce? 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 A&M Commerce and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at A&M Commerce is higher than University of Southern Maine (37% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Maine earn on average $1,400 more per year than A&M Commerce graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $41,200)
- Texas A & M University Commerce students graduate with a $1,986 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($20,514 vs. $22,500)
- A&M Commerce graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($212 vs. $232)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M Commerce students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/