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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Adelphi University | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Garden City, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,528 | 7,406 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #685 | #195 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | adelphi.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Adelphi University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,316 | $45,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $45,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,650 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,006 | $28,671 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,158 | $28,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Adelphi University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,823 | 17,111 | ||
| Admitted | 4,618 | 13,263 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 77.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 10.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1280 | 1140/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Southern Maine | Adelphi University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Adelphi University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $263 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Adelphi University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Adelphi University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Adelphi University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than Adelphi University based on total student enrollment (7,528 students vs. 7,406 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Adelphi University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Adelphi University?
- Adelphi University is 446.5% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($45,450.00 vs. $8,316.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.5% higher at Adelphi University than University of Southern Maine ($45,450.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Adelphi University ($12,006 vs. $28,671)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 71.9% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($11,650 vs. $20,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than Adelphi University (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adelphi University students is 183.3% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($28,776 vs. $10,158)
University of Southern Maine vs. Adelphi University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Adelphi University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adelphi University or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at Adelphi University (1094) is 110 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Adelphi University (22)
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Adelphi University (77.5%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Adelphi University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Adelphi University? 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 Adelphi University and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Adelphi University is higher than University of Southern Maine (66% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Adelphi University earn on average $15,800 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Adelphi University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,500)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Adelphi University graduates. ($232 vs. $263)
- More Adelphi University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/