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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Nichols | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 2,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 84.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 15.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 945/1180 | ||
| 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 | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 40% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Nichols | ||
| 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 Nichols based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 1,403 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Nichols?
- Nichols College is 360.7% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.8% higher at Nichols than University of Southern Maine ($37,150.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Nichols ($12,343 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 29.2% lower than costs at Nichols College ($10,924 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than University of Southern Maine (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 174.3% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($26,515 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or University of Southern Maine .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Nichols (84.9%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Nichols? 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 Nichols and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Nichols is higher than University of Southern Maine (43% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $9,200 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/