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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion University of Maine VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College| University of Southern Maine | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 4,358 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 8.5% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at University of Southern Maine than Longwood University ($22,680.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Longwood University ($12,343 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 31.1% lower than costs at Longwood University ($10,924 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than Longwood University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 6.9% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($10,332 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 1 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Longwood 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 Longwood University and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than University of Southern Maine (60% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $600 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/