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University of Maine CCSU Bridgewater State Husson University Salem State University Westfield State University Rutgers Amherst University of New England University of Connecticut-Stamford UMF Lasell College| University of Southern Maine | Thomas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Thomas College | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Waterville, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 1,737 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | thomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Thomas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $28,954 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $28,954 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $11,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $22,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $20,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Thomas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 869 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of Southern Maine | Thomas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Thomas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Thomas College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Thomas College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 16% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Thomas 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 Thomas College based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 1,737 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Thomas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Thomas College?
- Thomas College is 259.1% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($28,954.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at Thomas College than University of Southern Maine ($28,954.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Thomas College ($12,343 vs. $22,070)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 9.8% lower than costs at Thomas College ($10,924 vs. $11,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College than University of Southern Maine (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas College students is 114.4% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($20,732 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. Thomas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Thomas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas College or University of Southern Maine .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Thomas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Thomas 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 Thomas College and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Thomas College is higher than University of Southern Maine (45% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Maine earn on average $1,600 more per year than Thomas College graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $41,000)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Thomas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/