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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Cairn | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Langhorne, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,528 | 1,056 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #685 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | cairn.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Cairn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,316 | $31,881 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $31,881 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,650 | $12,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,006 | $27,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,158 | $17,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 83% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Cairn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,823 | 505 | ||
| Admitted | 4,618 | 422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 83.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 61.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1280 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | Cairn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Cairn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Cairn | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Cairn | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 36% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Cairn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than Cairn based on total student enrollment (7,528 students vs. 1,056 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Cairn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Cairn?
- Cairn University is 283.4% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($31,881.00 vs. $8,316.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.1% higher at Cairn than University of Southern Maine ($31,881.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Cairn ($12,006 vs. $27,603)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 5% lower than costs at Cairn University ($11,650 vs. $12,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than Cairn University (95% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cairn University students is 75.7% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($17,852 vs. $10,158)
University of Southern Maine vs. Cairn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Cairn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cairn or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Maine (984) is 8 points higher than at Cairn (976)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Cairn (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Cairn (3.31)
- Cairn has a higher acceptance rate (83.6%) than University of Southern Maine (79.3%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Cairn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Cairn? 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 Cairn and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Cairn is higher than University of Southern Maine (63% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Maine earn on average $5,600 more per year than Cairn graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $37,000)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cairn graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Cairn graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Cairn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/