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CofC Coastal Carolina University of Maine Lander University UofSC WCU Wofford College Wingate University Clemson South Carolina State University AU UNCG| University of Southern Maine | Winthrop University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 980/1195 | ||
| 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 | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Winthrop University | ||
| 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 Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 4,712 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 89.8% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.7% higher at Winthrop University than University of Southern Maine ($29,636.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Winthrop University ($12,343 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 4.2% lower than costs at University of Southern Maine ($10,488 vs. $10,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than University of Southern Maine (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 34.1% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($12,961 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 60 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Southern Maine (22)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Winthrop University? 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 Winthrop University and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than University of Southern Maine (58% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Maine earn on average $3,100 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $39,500)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/