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Overview |
Quinnipiac | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Portland, ME | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,918 | 7,528 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #184 | #685 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,400 | $8,316 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,400 | $24,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,470 | $11,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,632 | $12,006 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,035 | $10,158 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,323 | 5,823 | ||
| Admitted | 16,418 | 4,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 995/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $232 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than University of Southern Maine based on total student enrollment (8,918 students vs. 7,528 students)
Quinnipiac vs. University of Southern Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or University of Southern Maine?
- Quinnipiac University is 506.1% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($50,400.00 vs. $8,316.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.7% higher at Quinnipiac than University of Southern Maine ($50,400.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Quinnipiac ($12,006 vs. $39,632)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 41.4% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($11,650 vs. $16,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than University of Southern Maine (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 195.7% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($30,035 vs. $10,158)
Quinnipiac vs. University of Southern Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac .
- The average SAT score at Quinnipiac University (1095) is 111 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming Quinnipiac students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Southern Maine (22)
- Accepted freshman Quinnipiac students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Quinnipiac (77%)
Quinnipiac vs. University of Southern Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than University of Southern Maine (77% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $22,900 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Quinnipiac 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/