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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | City College of New York | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 14,489 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #305 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | City College of New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $17,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $5,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $9,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | City College of New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 33,648 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 22,410 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | City College of New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | City College of New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $11,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $117 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | City College of New York | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | City College of New York | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | City College of New York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than University of Southern Maine based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 7,583 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. City College of New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or City College of New York?
- University of Southern Maine is 16.4% more expensive to attend than City College of New York 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 City College ($22,680.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than University of Southern Maine ($5,181 vs. $12,343)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 56.3% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($10,924 vs. $17,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than University of Southern Maine (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY City College students is 1.6% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($9,822 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. City College of New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or City College of New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College of New York or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at CUNY City College (1125) is 141 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
University of Southern Maine vs. City College of New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or City College of New York? 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 City College of New York and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at City College of New York is higher than University of Southern Maine (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from CUNY City College earn on average $7,200 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $42,600)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $11,100 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($11,400 vs. $22,500)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($117 vs. $232)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/