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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Lehman, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 368 | ||
| 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 Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $16,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $10,598 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 653 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 47% | ||
| 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 Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 17% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| 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 Wilkes-Barre based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 368 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Penn State Wilkes-Barre?
- Penn State Wilkes Barre is 71.4% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Penn State Wilkes-Barre than University of Southern Maine ($23,086.00 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 Wilkes-Barre ($12,343 vs. $16,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 18.9% lower than costs at Penn State Wilkes Barre ($10,924 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than Penn State Wilkes Barre (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Wilkes Barre students is 9.6% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($10,598 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Penn State Wilkes-Barre? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Wilkes-Barre or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Maine (984) is 2 points higher than at Penn State Wilkes-Barre (982)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Penn State Wilkes-Barre (22)
- Penn State Wilkes-Barre has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Penn State Wilkes-Barre? 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 Wilkes-Barre and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Wilkes-Barre is higher than University of Southern Maine (47% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Penn State Wilkes Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,818)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Wilkes-Barre graduates. ($232 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Wilkes-Barre 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/