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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 51% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Castleton State College | ||
| 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 Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 2,363 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Castleton State College?
- Castleton State College is 46.7% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($11,832.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Castleton State College than University of Southern Maine ($28,800.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Castleton State College ($12,343 vs. $16,791)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 13.5% lower than costs at Castleton State College ($10,924 vs. $12,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than University of Southern Maine (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Castleton State College students is 34.5% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($13,007 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Maine (984) is 25 points higher than at Castleton State College (959)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Castleton State College (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Castleton State College (80.5%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Castleton State 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 Castleton State College and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Castleton State College is higher than University of Southern Maine (47% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Maine earn on average $5,000 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $37,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Castleton State College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Castleton State College graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/