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Overview |
USJ | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Portland, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 7,583 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #757 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $8,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $22,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $10,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $12,343 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $9,668 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
USJ | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 5,544 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 4,736 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 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 |
USJ | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
USJ | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
USJ | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 27% | ||
Campus |
USJ | University of Southern Maine | ||
| 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 USJ based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 1,992 students)
USJ vs. University of Southern Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or University of Southern Maine?
- University of Saint Joseph is 421.5% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.4% higher at USJ than University of Southern Maine ($42,050.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than USJ ($12,343 vs. $25,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 21.2% lower than costs at University of Saint Joseph ($10,924 vs. $13,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph than University of Southern Maine (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 192.8% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($28,311 vs. $9,668)
USJ vs. University of Southern Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ 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 USJ .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Maine (984) is 52 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman USJ students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than USJ (74.8%)
USJ vs. University of Southern Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ 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 USJ.
- The graduation rate at USJ is higher than University of Southern Maine (56% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $8,600 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ 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/