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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,528 | 1,669 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #685 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,316 | $61,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $61,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,650 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,006 | $33,172 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,158 | $47,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,823 | 5,560 | ||
| Admitted | 4,618 | 3,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 57.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/26 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1280 | 1220/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Southern Maine | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 55% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (7,528 students vs. 1,669 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 643.8% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($61,858.00 vs. $8,316.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.5% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than University of Southern Maine ($61,858.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($12,006 vs. $33,172)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 48.8% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($11,650 vs. $17,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than University of Southern Maine (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 367.2% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($47,463 vs. $10,158)
University of Southern Maine vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or University of Southern Maine .
- Accepted freshman Hobart William Smith Colleges students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (57.3%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than University of Southern Maine (75% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $17,600 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/