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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Newark, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 11,017 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #181 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $12,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $30,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $14,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $16,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $13,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 14,935 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 11,043 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $66,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,215 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $229 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 2% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University Newark is larger than than University of Southern Maine based on total student enrollment (11,017 students vs. 7,583 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Rutgers University-Newark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Rutgers University-Newark?
- Rutgers University Newark is 60% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.9% higher at Rutgers University-Newark than University of Southern Maine ($30,600.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Rutgers University-Newark ($12,343 vs. $16,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 31.3% lower than costs at Rutgers University Newark ($10,924 vs. $14,343)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than Rutgers University Newark (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Newark students is 36.2% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($13,168 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. Rutgers University-Newark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Rutgers University-Newark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers University-Newark or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University Newark (1030) is 46 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Rutgers University-Newark (3.23)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Rutgers University-Newark (73.9%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Rutgers University-Newark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Rutgers University-Newark? 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 Rutgers University-Newark and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Newark is higher than University of Southern Maine (68% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Newark earn on average $23,600 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $42,600)
- Rutgers University Newark students graduate with a $285 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($22,215 vs. $22,500)
- Rutgers University-Newark graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($229 vs. $232)
- More Rutgers University-Newark 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/