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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | CMU | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Mount Pleasant, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 14,557 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #715 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | cmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | CMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $13,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $13,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $11,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $15,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $11,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | CMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 19,888 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 15,701 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 980/1220 | ||
| 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 | CMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | CMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | CMU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | CMU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 9% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | CMU | ||
| 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
- Central Michigan University is larger than than University of Southern Maine based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 7,583 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. CMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or CMU?
- Central Michigan University is 63.7% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($13,200.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.8% higher at University of Southern Maine than Central Michigan University ($22,680.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than CMU ($12,343 vs. $15,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 3% lower than costs at Central Michigan University ($10,924 vs. $11,248)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine as Central Michigan University (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Michigan University students is 17% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($11,314 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. CMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or CMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CMU or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at Central Michigan University (1049) is 65 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming CMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Southern Maine (22)
- Accepted freshman CMU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than CMU (78.9%)
University of Southern Maine vs. CMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or CMU? 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 CMU and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at CMU is higher than University of Southern Maine (54% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Central Michigan University earn on average $1,900 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/