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Overview |
Western State Colorado University | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Location | Gunnison, CO | Portland, ME | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,548 | 7,583 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #709 | #757 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | western.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western State Colorado University | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,936 | $8,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,960 | $22,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,286 | $10,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,672 | $12,343 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,189 | $9,668 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 96% |
Admission |
Western State Colorado University | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,116 | 5,544 | ||
| Admitted | 2,862 | 4,736 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1270 | 998/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Western State Colorado University | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western State Colorado University | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $232 |
Diversity |
Western State Colorado University | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Western State Colorado University | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Western State Colorado University | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than Western State Colorado University based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 3,548 students)
Western State Colorado University vs. University of Southern Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western State Colorado University or University of Southern Maine?
- University of Southern Maine is 16.3% more expensive to attend than Western State Colorado University for in-state tuition ($8,064.00 vs. $6,936.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at University of Southern Maine than Western State Colorado University ($22,680.00 vs. $18,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Western State Colorado University ($12,343 vs. $16,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western State Colorado University are 6.2% lower than costs at University of Southern Maine ($10,286 vs. $10,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than Western State Colorado University (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 5.2% larger than aid received Western State Colorado University ($9,668 vs. $9,189)
Western State Colorado University vs. University of Southern Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western State Colorado University or University of Southern Maine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Southern Maine or Western State Colorado University .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Maine (984) is 20 points higher than at Western State Colorado University (964)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Western State Colorado University (20)
- Accepted freshman Western State Colorado University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- Western State Colorado University has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
Western State Colorado University vs. University of Southern Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western State Colorado University or University of Southern Maine? 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 Southern Maine and Western State Colorado University.
- The graduation rate at Western State Colorado University is higher than University of Southern Maine (39% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Maine earn on average $1,800 more per year than Western State Colorado University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $40,800)
- Western State Colorado University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,500)
- Western State Colorado University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western State Colorado University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/