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University of Maine URI UVM UConn UMass UD Quinnipiac Penn State Harrisburg Syracuse JMU Providence Dartmouth| University of Southern Maine | University of New Hampshire Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Durham, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 13,953 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #353 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | unh.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $15,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $34,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $12,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $24,507 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $13,573 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 21,016 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 18,281 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 87% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Southern Maine | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 62% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of New Hampshire Main Campus is larger than than University of Southern Maine based on total student enrollment (13,953 students vs. 7,583 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or University of New Hampshire-Main Campus?
- University of New Hampshire Main Campus is 92.5% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($15,520.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.8% higher at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus than University of Southern Maine ($34,430.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus ($12,343 vs. $24,507)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 16% lower than costs at University of New Hampshire Main Campus ($10,924 vs. $12,676)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine as University of New Hampshire Main Campus (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Hampshire Main Campus students is 40.4% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($13,573 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or University of New Hampshire-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of New Hampshire-Main Campus or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of New Hampshire Main Campus (1109) is 125 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming University of New Hampshire-Main Campus students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Southern Maine (22)
- Accepted freshman University of New Hampshire-Main Campus students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- University of New Hampshire-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or University of New Hampshire-Main Campus? 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 New Hampshire-Main Campus and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is higher than University of Southern Maine (76% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of New Hampshire Main Campus earn on average $10,700 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/