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University of Maine CCSU Bridgewater State Husson University Salem State University Westfield State University Rutgers WPI Amherst University of New England Lasell College University of Connecticut-Stamford| University of Southern Maine | New England Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | New England Tech | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Warwick, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,528 | 1,850 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #685 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | neit.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | New England Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,316 | $33,225 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $33,225 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,650 | $17,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,006 | $36,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,158 | $11,646 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 87% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | New England Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,823 | 2,530 | ||
| Admitted | 4,618 | 1,840 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 72.7%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 26.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 995/1280 | 920/1140 | ||
| 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 | New England Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | New England Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $206 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | New England Tech | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 11% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | New England Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 45% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | New England Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than New England Tech based on total student enrollment (7,528 students vs. 1,850 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. New England Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or New England Tech?
- New England Institute of Technology is 299.5% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($33,225.00 vs. $8,316.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.6% higher at New England Tech than University of Southern Maine ($33,225.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than New England Tech ($12,006 vs. $36,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 46.3% lower than costs at New England Institute of Technology ($11,650 vs. $17,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than New England Institute of Technology (95% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England Institute of Technology students is 14.6% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($11,646 vs. $10,158)
University of Southern Maine vs. New England Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or New England Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New England Tech or University of Southern Maine .
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than New England Tech (72.7%)
University of Southern Maine vs. New England Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or New England Tech? 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 New England Tech and University of Southern Maine.
- Graduates from New England Institute of Technology earn on average $300 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $42,600)
- New England Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,500)
- New England Tech graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($206 vs. $232)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New England Tech students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/