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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Centenary University | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Hackettstown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 1,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #722 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | centenaryuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Centenary University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $34,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $34,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $12,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $21,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $27,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Centenary University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 1,330 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 1,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 990/1170 | ||
| 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 | Centenary University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Centenary University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $263 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Centenary University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 17% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Centenary University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 22% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Centenary University | ||
| 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 Centenary University based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 1,498 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Centenary University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Centenary University?
- Centenary University is 332.7% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($34,890.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.8% higher at Centenary University than University of Southern Maine ($34,890.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Centenary University ($12,343 vs. $21,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 16.9% lower than costs at Centenary University ($10,924 vs. $12,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centenary University than University of Southern Maine (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 185.4% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($27,592 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. Centenary University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Centenary University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centenary University or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Maine (984) is 55 points higher than at Centenary University (929)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Centenary University (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Centenary University (3.23)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Centenary University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Centenary 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 Centenary University and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Centenary University is higher than University of Southern Maine (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $7,000 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Centenary University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,500)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Centenary University graduates. ($232 vs. $263)
- More Centenary University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/