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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Groton, CT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 493 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $15,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $12,284 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $9,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 75% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 1,095 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 1060/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
University of Southern Maine | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 2% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than University of Connecticut-Avery Point based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 493 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. University of Connecticut-Avery Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or University of Connecticut-Avery Point?
- University of Connecticut Avery Point is 94.3% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69% higher at University of Connecticut-Avery Point than University of Southern Maine ($38,340.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Avery Point than University of Southern Maine ($12,284 vs. $12,343)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 40.9% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Avery Point ($10,924 vs. $15,388)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than University of Connecticut Avery Point (96% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut Avery Point students is 2% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($9,860 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. University of Connecticut-Avery Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or University of Connecticut-Avery Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Avery Point or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut Avery Point (1046) is 62 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming University of Connecticut-Avery Point students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Southern Maine (22)
- University of Connecticut-Avery Point has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. University of Connecticut-Avery Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or University of Connecticut-Avery Point? 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 University of Connecticut-Avery Point and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Connecticut-Avery Point is higher than University of Southern Maine (48% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Avery Point earn on average $19,400 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $42,600)
- University of Connecticut Avery Point students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,500)
- University of Connecticut-Avery Point graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More University of Connecticut-Avery Point graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/