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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Penn State Hazleton | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Hazleton, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Penn State Hazleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $18,724 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $11,106 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Penn State Hazleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 585 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 1020/1280 | ||
| 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 Hazleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Penn State Hazleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 52% | ||
| 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 Hazleton | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Penn State Hazleton | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 19% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Penn State Hazleton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than Penn State Hazleton based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 473 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Penn State Hazleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Penn State Hazleton?
- Penn State Hazleton is 81.3% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Penn State Hazleton than University of Southern Maine ($24,318.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Penn State Hazleton ($12,343 vs. $18,724)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 12.2% lower than costs at Penn State Hazleton ($10,924 vs. $12,254)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than Penn State Hazleton (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Hazleton students is 14.9% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($11,106 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. Penn State Hazleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Penn State Hazleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Hazleton or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Maine (984) is 32 points higher than at Penn State Hazleton (952)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Penn State Hazleton (21)
- Penn State Hazleton has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Penn State Hazleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Penn State Hazleton? 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 Hazleton and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Hazleton is higher than University of Southern Maine (52% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Penn State Hazleton 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 Hazleton graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,818)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Hazleton graduates. ($232 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Hazleton 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/