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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Becker College | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 1,675 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #1027 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | becker.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Becker College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $36,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $36,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Becker College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
University of Southern Maine | Becker College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Becker College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $274 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Becker College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Becker College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 39% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Becker College | ||
| 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 Southern Maine is larger than than Becker College based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 1,675 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Becker College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Becker College?
- Becker College is 350.1% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($36,300.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.1% higher at Becker College than University of Southern Maine ($36,300.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 26.3% lower than costs at Becker College ($10,924 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than Becker College (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is ?% larger than aid received Becker College ($9,668 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Becker College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Becker College or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at Becker College (1009) is 25 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 Becker College (22)
- Accepted freshman Becker College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
University of Southern Maine vs. Becker College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Becker College? 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 Becker College and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Maine is higher than Becker College (33% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Becker College earn on average $4,000 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Becker College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,500)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Becker College graduates. ($232 vs. $274)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Becker College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/