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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,528 | 1,248 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #685 | #583 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,316 | $44,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $44,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,650 | $13,001 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,006 | $23,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,158 | $33,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,823 | 1,152 | ||
| Admitted | 4,618 | 1,142 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 995/1280 | 1000/1230 | ||
| 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 | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $286 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 32% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (7,528 students vs. 1,248 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 433.1% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($44,334.00 vs. $8,316.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81% higher at Cedar Crest College than University of Southern Maine ($44,334.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Cedar Crest College ($12,006 vs. $23,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 11.6% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($11,650 vs. $13,001)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than University of Southern Maine (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 227.2% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($33,234 vs. $10,158)
University of Southern Maine vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Maine (984) is 16 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Southern Maine (22)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than University of Southern Maine (79.3%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest College and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than University of Southern Maine (50% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $5,200 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,750)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($232 vs. $286)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/