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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,528 | 1,370 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #685 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,316 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,650 | $16,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,006 | $30,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,158 | $36,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,823 | 2,639 | ||
| Admitted | 4,618 | 2,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1280 | 1150/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Southern Maine | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $289 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 68% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (7,528 students vs. 1,370 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 472.9% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $8,316.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.4% higher at Saint Michael's College than University of Southern Maine ($47,640.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Saint Michael's College ($12,006 vs. $30,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 41.6% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($11,650 vs. $16,495)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than University of Southern Maine (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 258.1% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($36,374 vs. $10,158)
University of Southern Maine vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or University of Southern Maine .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than University of Southern Maine (79.3%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Saint Michael's College? 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 Saint Michael's College and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than University of Southern Maine (82% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $10,000 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $28,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($232 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/