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University of Maine CCSU Bridgewater State Husson University Salem State University Westfield State University Mercy Saint Thomas Aquinas College Rutgers Ferrum College Amherst College of Mount Saint Vincent| University of Southern Maine | Dominican College of Blauvelt | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Dominican College | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Orangeburg, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 1,407 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #759 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | dc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Dominican College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $14,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $23,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $22,666 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Dominican College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 1,614 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 1,436 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 89% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 953/1178 | ||
| 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 | Dominican College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Dominican College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $51,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Dominican College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Dominican College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 21% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Dominican College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than Dominican College based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 1,407 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Dominican College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Dominican College?
- Dominican College of Blauvelt is 287.2% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.7% higher at Dominican College than University of Southern Maine ($31,220.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Dominican College ($12,343 vs. $23,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 28.3% lower than costs at Dominican College of Blauvelt ($10,924 vs. $14,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican College of Blauvelt than University of Southern Maine (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican College of Blauvelt students is 134.4% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($22,666 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. Dominican College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Dominican College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dominican College or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Maine (984) is 105 points higher than at Dominican College (879)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Dominican College (19)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Dominican College (3.09)
- Dominican College has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Dominican College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Dominican 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 Dominican College and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Dominican College is higher than University of Southern Maine (42% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Dominican College of Blauvelt earn on average $8,900 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Dominican College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Dominican College graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dominican College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/