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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Brooklyn College | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 14,195 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #321 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Brooklyn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $5,972 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $9,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Brooklyn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 28,890 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 15,758 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 54.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 1020/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Southern Maine | Brooklyn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Brooklyn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $10,382 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $107 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Brooklyn College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Brooklyn College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Brooklyn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY Brooklyn College is larger than than University of Southern Maine based on total student enrollment (14,195 students vs. 7,583 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Brooklyn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Brooklyn College?
- University of Southern Maine is 16.4% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($8,064.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.4% higher at University of Southern Maine than CUNY Brooklyn College ($22,680.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than University of Southern Maine ($5,972 vs. $12,343)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 64% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($10,924 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College than University of Southern Maine (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 2.7% larger than aid received CUNY Brooklyn College ($9,668 vs. $9,411)
University of Southern Maine vs. Brooklyn College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Brooklyn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brooklyn College or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Brooklyn College (1115) is 131 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Accepted freshman Brooklyn College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Brooklyn College (54.5%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Brooklyn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn College and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Brooklyn College is higher than University of Southern Maine (48% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from CUNY Brooklyn College earn on average $5,300 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $42,600)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $12,118 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($10,382 vs. $22,500)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($107 vs. $232)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brooklyn College 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/