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UNF University of South Alabama UCF FGCU Florida State University of Maine FAU University of South Florida St. Petersburg Florida USF Main Campus FIU CCSU| The University of West Florida | University of Southern Maine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
The University of West Florida | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Location | Pensacola, FL | Portland, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,521 | 7,583 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #727 | #757 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwf.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
The University of West Florida | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,319 | $8,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,587 | $22,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,268 | $10,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,609 | $12,343 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,515 | $9,668 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 96% |
Admission |
The University of West Florida | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,113 | 5,544 | ||
| Admitted | 4,377 | 4,736 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1230 | 998/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
The University of West Florida | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The University of West Florida | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $232 |
Diversity |
The University of West Florida | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
The University of West Florida | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 27% | ||
Campus |
The University of West Florida | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of West Florida is larger than than University of Southern Maine based on total student enrollment (13,521 students vs. 7,583 students)
The University of West Florida vs. University of Southern Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The University of West Florida or University of Southern Maine?
- University of Southern Maine is 86.7% more expensive to attend than The University of West Florida for in-state tuition ($8,064.00 vs. $4,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at University of Southern Maine than The University of West Florida ($22,680.00 vs. $16,587.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of West Florida than University of Southern Maine ($8,609 vs. $12,343)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 3.1% lower than costs at The University of West Florida ($10,924 vs. $11,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than The University of West Florida (96% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of West Florida students is 19.1% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($11,515 vs. $9,668)
The University of West Florida vs. University of Southern Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The University of West Florida 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 The University of West Florida .
- The average SAT score at The University of West Florida (1053) is 69 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming The University of West Florida students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Southern Maine (22)
- Accepted freshman The University of West Florida students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than The University of West Florida (48%)
The University of West Florida vs. University of Southern Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The University of West Florida 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 The University of West Florida.
- The graduation rate at The University of West Florida is higher than University of Southern Maine (48% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Maine earn on average $1,400 more per year than The University of West Florida graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $41,200)
- The University of West Florida students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,500)
- The University of West Florida graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($193 vs. $232)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The University of West Florida students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/