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University of Maine Marymount University Saint Thomas Aquinas College CCSU Bridgewater State Husson University Iona College College of Mount Saint Vincent Salem State University Westfield State University Rutgers Amherst| University of Southern Maine | Mount Saint Mary College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Newburgh, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 1,918 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #573 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | msmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $36,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $36,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $17,916 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $23,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $25,237 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 2,604 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 2,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 1075/1225 | ||
| 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 | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 11% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 13% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Mount Saint Mary 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 Mount Saint Mary College based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 1,918 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Mount Saint Mary College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Mount Saint Mary College?
- Mount Saint Mary College is 352.9% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($36,522.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61% higher at Mount Saint Mary College than University of Southern Maine ($36,522.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Mount Saint Mary College ($12,343 vs. $23,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 64% lower than costs at Mount Saint Mary College ($10,924 vs. $17,916)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Saint Mary College than University of Southern Maine (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Saint Mary College students is 161% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($25,237 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. Mount Saint Mary College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Mount Saint Mary College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Saint Mary College or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Maine (984) is 2 points higher than at Mount Saint Mary College (982)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Mount Saint Mary College (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (3.3)
- Mount Saint Mary College has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Mount Saint Mary College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Mount Saint Mary 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 Mount Saint Mary College and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Mount Saint Mary College is higher than University of Southern Maine (55% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Mount Saint Mary College earn on average $6,600 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Mount Saint Mary College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/