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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 1100/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Southern Maine | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 34% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | DeSales University | ||
| 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 DeSales University based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 2,991 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 409.7% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.2% higher at DeSales University than University of Southern Maine ($41,100.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than DeSales University ($12,343 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 23.6% lower than costs at DeSales University ($10,924 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than University of Southern Maine (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 187.8% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($27,824 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at DeSales University (1054) is 70 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming DeSales University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Southern Maine (22)
- Accepted freshman DeSales University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than DeSales University (77.2%)
University of Southern Maine vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or DeSales University? 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 DeSales University and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than University of Southern Maine (69% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $8,500 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/