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UConn Pace University-New York Gannon University Rowan University New York Institute of Technology UHart Quinnipiac SCSU University of Maine University at Albany- SUNY URI UMass Dartmouth| University of New Haven | University of Southern Maine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNH | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Location | West Haven, CT | Portland, ME | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,819 | 7,583 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #664 | #757 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newhaven.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,610 | $8,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,610 | $22,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,608 | $10,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,135 | $12,343 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,556 | $9,668 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
UNH | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,199 | 5,544 | ||
| Admitted | 10,218 | 4,736 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 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 |
UNH | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,300 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
UNH | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
UNH | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 27% | ||
Campus |
UNH | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of New Haven is larger than than University of Southern Maine based on total student enrollment (8,819 students vs. 7,583 students)
UNH vs. University of Southern Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH or University of Southern Maine?
- University of New Haven is 428.4% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($42,610.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.9% higher at UNH than University of Southern Maine ($42,610.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than UNH ($12,343 vs. $33,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 70.3% lower than costs at University of New Haven ($10,924 vs. $18,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Haven than University of Southern Maine (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Haven students is 185% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($27,556 vs. $9,668)
UNH vs. University of Southern Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH 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 UNH .
- The average SAT score at University of New Haven (1066) is 82 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming UNH students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Southern Maine (22)
- Accepted freshman UNH students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- UNH has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
UNH vs. University of Southern Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH 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 UNH.
- The graduation rate at UNH is higher than University of Southern Maine (53% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of New Haven earn on average $9,700 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than UNH graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More UNH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/