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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | MCLA | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | North Adams, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 938 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | mcla.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | MCLA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $1,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $9,975 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $15,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $9,044 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | MCLA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 1,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of Southern Maine | MCLA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | MCLA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,659 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $254 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | MCLA | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | MCLA | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 45% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | MCLA | ||
| 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
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 938 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. MCLA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or MCLA?
- University of Southern Maine is 682.9% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($8,064.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.4% higher at University of Southern Maine than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($22,680.00 vs. $9,975.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than MCLA ($12,343 vs. $15,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 24.8% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($10,924 vs. $13,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than University of Southern Maine (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 6.9% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($9,668 vs. $9,044)
University of Southern Maine vs. MCLA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or MCLA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCLA or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (1016) is 32 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming MCLA students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Southern Maine (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at MCLA (3.2)
- MCLA has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. MCLA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or MCLA? 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 MCLA and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at MCLA is higher than University of Southern Maine (53% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Maine earn on average $5,500 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $37,100)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $2,159 lower median federal student loan debt than MCLA graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,659)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than MCLA graduates. ($232 vs. $254)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCLA students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/