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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Elms College | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Chicopee, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,528 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #685 | #374 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | elms.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Elms College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,316 | $40,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $40,095 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,650 | $15,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,006 | $22,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,158 | $31,015 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Elms College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,823 | 1,442 | ||
| Admitted | 4,618 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 995/1280 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Elms College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Elms College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Elms College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 24% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Elms College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 26% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Elms 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 Elms College based on total student enrollment (7,528 students vs. 1,332 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Elms College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Elms College?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 382.1% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($40,095.00 vs. $8,316.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.7% higher at Elms College than University of Southern Maine ($40,095.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Elms College ($12,006 vs. $22,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 30% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($11,650 vs. $15,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than University of Southern Maine (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 205.3% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($31,015 vs. $10,158)
University of Southern Maine vs. Elms College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Elms College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elms College or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Maine (984) is 8 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman Elms College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than University of Southern Maine (79.3%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Elms College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Elms 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 Elms College and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Elms College is higher than University of Southern Maine (58% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from College of Our Lady of the Elms earn on average $3,700 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Elms College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Elms College graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/