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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Moravian College | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 2,533 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #261 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | moravian.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Moravian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $48,569 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $48,569 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $14,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $31,168 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $31,527 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Moravian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 3,284 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 2,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 1060/1253 | ||
| 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 | Moravian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Moravian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Moravian College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Moravian College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 37% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Moravian College | ||
| 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 Moravian College based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 2,533 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Moravian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Moravian College?
- Moravian University is 502.3% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($48,569.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.1% higher at Moravian College than University of Southern Maine ($48,569.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Moravian College ($12,343 vs. $31,168)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 36.4% lower than costs at Moravian University ($10,924 vs. $14,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Moravian University than University of Southern Maine (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Moravian University students is 226.1% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($31,527 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. Moravian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Moravian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Moravian College or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at Moravian University (1006) is 22 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 Moravian College (21)
- Accepted freshman Moravian College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Moravian College (67%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Moravian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Moravian 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 Moravian College and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Moravian College is higher than University of Southern Maine (76% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Moravian University earn on average $8,200 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Moravian College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Moravian College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Moravian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/