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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,528 | 7,416 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #685 | #807 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,316 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $12,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,650 | $13,116 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,006 | $21,856 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,158 | $6,716 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,823 | 8,170 | ||
| Admitted | 4,618 | 7,748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 94.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 995/1280 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $269 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (7,528 students vs. 7,416 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- University of Southern Maine is 7.8% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($8,316.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.5% higher at University of Southern Maine than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($24,500.00 vs. $12,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($12,006 vs. $21,856)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 12.6% lower than costs at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($11,650 vs. $13,116)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 51.3% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($10,158 vs. $6,716)
University of Southern Maine vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Maine (984) is 33 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than University of Southern Maine (79.3%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? 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 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than University of Southern Maine (54% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Maine earn on average $200 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $42,400)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $3,594 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,094)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($232 vs. $269)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/