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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | FDU | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,528 | 2,778 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #685 | #368 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,316 | $34,578 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $34,578 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,650 | $16,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,006 | $26,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,158 | $25,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,823 | 4,457 | ||
| Admitted | 4,618 | 4,246 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 12.1% | ||
| 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 | 19/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1280 | 1040/1310 | ||
| 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 | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 14% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | FDU | ||
| 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 FDU based on total student enrollment (7,528 students vs. 2,778 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or FDU?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 315.8% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($34,578.00 vs. $8,316.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.1% higher at FDU than University of Southern Maine ($34,578.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than FDU ($12,006 vs. $26,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 38.2% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($11,650 vs. $16,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than University of Southern Maine (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 154.8% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($25,882 vs. $10,158)
University of Southern Maine vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (1034) is 50 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming FDU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Southern Maine (22)
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than University of Southern Maine (79.3%)
University of Southern Maine vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or FDU? 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 FDU and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at FDU is higher than University of Southern Maine (55% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $10,300 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/