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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UVM URI University of Massachusetts-Boston University of Southern Maine Penn State UMass University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus UConn UHart CCSU UMass Dartmouth| University of Saint Joseph | University of Maine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USJ | University of Maine | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Orono, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 12,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #485 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | umaine.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | University of Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $11,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $33,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $17,617 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $12,652 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
USJ | University of Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 15,021 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 14,114 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 1070/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
USJ | University of Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | University of Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
USJ | University of Maine | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
USJ | University of Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 38% | ||
Campus |
USJ | University of Maine | ||
| 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 Maine is larger than than USJ based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 1,992 students)
USJ vs. University of Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or University of Maine?
- University of Saint Joseph is 261.3% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at USJ than University of Maine ($42,050.00 vs. $33,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than USJ ($17,617 vs. $25,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 9.9% lower than costs at University of Saint Joseph ($12,050 vs. $13,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph than University of Maine (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 123.8% larger than aid received University of Maine ($28,311 vs. $12,652)
USJ vs. University of Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or University of Maine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Maine or USJ .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 158 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman USJ students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than USJ (74.8%)
USJ vs. University of Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ or University of 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 Maine and USJ.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than University of Saint Joseph (60% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $4,500 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $46,700)
- University of Maine students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/