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University of Maine Ithaca College CCSU Bridgewater State Husson University SUNY Cortland Western New England University Salem State University Westfield State University Rutgers Siena College Amherst| University of Southern Maine | Utica College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Utica College | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 3,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #429 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | utica.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $23,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $12,667 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $22,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $13,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Utica College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 3,367 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 2,724 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 80.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 23/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 1084/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Southern Maine | Utica College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $248 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Utica College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Utica College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 13% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Utica College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than Utica College based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 3,861 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Utica College?
- Utica College is 187.8% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($23,208.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Utica College than University of Southern Maine ($23,208.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Utica College ($12,343 vs. $22,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 16% lower than costs at Utica College ($10,924 vs. $12,667)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utica College than University of Southern Maine (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Utica College students is 44.2% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($13,939 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. Utica College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College or University of Southern Maine .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Utica College (80.9%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Utica 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 Utica College and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Utica College is higher than University of Southern Maine (44% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Utica College earn on average $3,700 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Utica College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Utica College graduates. ($232 vs. $248)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/