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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Brookville, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,528 | 16,322 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #685 | #477 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | liu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,316 | $39,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $39,458 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,650 | $17,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,006 | $22,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,158 | $29,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,823 | 12,398 | ||
| Admitted | 4,618 | 11,130 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1280 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $263 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 13% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 21% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Long Island University C W Post Campus is larger than than University of Southern Maine based on total student enrollment (16,322 students vs. 7,528 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Long Island University-C W Post Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Long Island University-C W Post Campus?
- Long Island University C W Post Campus is 374.5% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($39,458.00 vs. $8,316.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.1% higher at Long Island University-C W Post Campus than University of Southern Maine ($39,458.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Long Island University-C W Post Campus ($12,006 vs. $22,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 49% lower than costs at Long Island University C W Post Campus ($11,650 vs. $17,354)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Long Island University C W Post Campus than University of Southern Maine (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Long Island University C W Post Campus students is 192.8% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($29,747 vs. $10,158)
University of Southern Maine vs. Long Island University-C W Post Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Long Island University-C W Post Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Long Island University-C W Post Campus or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at Long Island University C W Post Campus (1010) is 26 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (22)
- Accepted freshman Long Island University-C W Post Campus students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- Long Island University-C W Post Campus has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than University of Southern Maine (79.3%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Long Island University-C W Post Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Long Island University-C W Post Campus? 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 Long Island University-C W Post Campus and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Long Island University-C W Post Campus is higher than University of Southern Maine (42% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Long Island University C W Post Campus earn on average $12,000 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,500)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates. ($232 vs. $263)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Long Island University-C W Post Campus students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/