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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Rindge, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 1,663 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #822 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | franklinpierce.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $39,055 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $39,055 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $15,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $28,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $32,056 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 2,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 1020/1170 | ||
| 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 | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 77% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Franklin Pierce 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 Franklin Pierce University based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 1,663 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Franklin Pierce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Franklin Pierce University?
- Franklin Pierce University is 384.3% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.2% higher at Franklin Pierce University than University of Southern Maine ($39,055.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Franklin Pierce University ($12,343 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 40.1% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($10,924 vs. $15,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University than University of Southern Maine (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 231.6% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($32,056 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. Franklin Pierce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Franklin Pierce University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin Pierce University or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Maine (984) is 41 points higher than at Franklin Pierce University (943)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Franklin Pierce University (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Franklin Pierce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Franklin Pierce 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 Franklin Pierce University and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is higher than University of Southern Maine (51% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Maine earn on average $1,300 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $41,300)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce 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/