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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Lasell College | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Newton, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 1,591 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #633 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | lasell.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Lasell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $40,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $40,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $29,706 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $32,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Lasell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 2,833 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 2,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 995/1268 | ||
| 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 | Lasell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Lasell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Lasell College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Lasell College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 43% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Lasell College | ||
| 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 Lasell College based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 1,591 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Lasell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Lasell College?
- Lasell College is 408.2% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($40,980.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.7% higher at Lasell College than University of Southern Maine ($40,980.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Lasell College ($12,343 vs. $29,706)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 51% lower than costs at Lasell College ($10,924 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lasell College than University of Southern Maine (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lasell College students is 238.8% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($32,757 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. Lasell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Lasell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lasell College or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Maine (984) is 18 points higher than at Lasell College (966)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lasell College (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Lasell College (3.12)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Lasell College (73.2%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Lasell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Lasell 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 Lasell College and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Lasell College is higher than University of Southern Maine (47% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Lasell College earn on average $500 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lasell College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Lasell College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Lasell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/