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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Stamford, CT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,528 | 2,240 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #685 | #639 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,316 | $16,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $39,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,650 | $17,498 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,006 | $13,150 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,158 | $14,478 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 75% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,823 | 7,121 | ||
| Admitted | 4,618 | 5,710 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 80.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1280 | 960/1230 | ||
| 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-Stamford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 57% | ||
| 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-Stamford | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| 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-Stamford based on total student enrollment (7,528 students vs. 2,240 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or University of Connecticut-Stamford?
- University of Connecticut Stamford is 96.4% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($16,332.00 vs. $8,316.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.2% higher at University of Connecticut-Stamford than University of Southern Maine ($39,000.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than University of Connecticut-Stamford ($12,006 vs. $13,150)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 50.2% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Stamford ($11,650 vs. $17,498)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than University of Connecticut Stamford (95% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut Stamford students is 42.5% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($14,478 vs. $10,158)
University of Southern Maine vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or University of Connecticut-Stamford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Stamford or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut Stamford (1009) is 25 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming University of Connecticut-Stamford students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Southern Maine (22)
- University of Connecticut-Stamford has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than University of Southern Maine (79.3%)
University of Southern Maine vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or University of Connecticut-Stamford? 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-Stamford and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Connecticut-Stamford is higher than University of Southern Maine (57% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Stamford 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 Stamford 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-Stamford graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More University of Connecticut-Stamford 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/