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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Penn State Abington | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Abington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,528 | 3,095 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #685 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Penn State Abington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,316 | $14,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $24,832 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,650 | $11,912 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,006 | $17,561 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,158 | $9,516 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 70% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,823 | 6,575 | ||
| Admitted | 4,618 | 6,051 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1280 | 1090/1310 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Penn State Abington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $277 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 21% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Penn State Abington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than Penn State Abington based on total student enrollment (7,528 students vs. 3,095 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Penn State Abington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Penn State Abington?
- Penn State Abington is 76.6% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($14,684.00 vs. $8,316.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Penn State Abington than University of Southern Maine ($24,832.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Penn State Abington ($12,006 vs. $17,561)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 2.2% lower than costs at Penn State Abington ($11,650 vs. $11,912)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than Penn State Abington (95% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 6.7% larger than aid received Penn State Abington ($10,158 vs. $9,516)
University of Southern Maine vs. Penn State Abington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Penn State Abington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Abington or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Maine (984) is 9 points higher than at Penn State Abington (975)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Penn State Abington (22)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Abington students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- Penn State Abington has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than University of Southern Maine (79.3%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Penn State Abington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Penn State Abington? 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 Penn State Abington and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Abington is higher than University of Southern Maine (44% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Penn State Abington earn on average $12,700 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $4,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Abington graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,818)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Abington graduates. ($232 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Abington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/