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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Champlain College | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,528 | 3,328 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #685 | #335 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | champlain.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Champlain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,316 | $45,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $45,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,650 | $16,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,006 | $36,846 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,158 | $26,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 95% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Champlain College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,823 | 5,297 | ||
| Admitted | 4,618 | 3,534 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/26 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1280 | 1165/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Southern Maine | Champlain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Champlain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,643 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $275 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Champlain College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 14% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Champlain College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 82% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Champlain 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 Champlain College based on total student enrollment (7,528 students vs. 3,328 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Champlain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Champlain College?
- Champlain College is 442.3% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($45,100.00 vs. $8,316.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.1% higher at Champlain College than University of Southern Maine ($45,100.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Champlain College ($12,006 vs. $36,846)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 45.1% lower than costs at Champlain College ($11,650 vs. $16,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine as Champlain College (95% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Champlain College students is 160.3% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($26,441 vs. $10,158)
University of Southern Maine vs. Champlain College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Champlain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Champlain College or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at Champlain College (1156) is 172 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming Champlain College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Southern Maine (22)
- Accepted freshman Champlain College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Champlain College (66.7%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Champlain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Champlain 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 Champlain College and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Champlain College is higher than University of Southern Maine (62% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Champlain College earn on average $4,600 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $4,143 lower median federal student loan debt than Champlain College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,643)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Champlain College graduates. ($232 vs. $275)
- More Champlain College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/