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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,528 | 16,880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #685 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,316 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $25,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,650 | $16,182 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,006 | $19,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,158 | $9,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,823 | 30,740 | ||
| Admitted | 4,618 | 21,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/26 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1280 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Southern Maine | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $217 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 4% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| 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
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than University of Southern Maine based on total student enrollment (16,880 students vs. 7,528 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or University at Albany- SUNY?
- University of Southern Maine is 17.6% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($8,316.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at University at Albany- SUNY than University of Southern Maine ($25,660.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than University at Albany- SUNY ($12,006 vs. $19,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 38.9% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($11,650 vs. $16,182)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than SUNY at Albany (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 4.2% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($10,158 vs. $9,747)
University of Southern Maine vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Albany (1091) is 107 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming University at Albany- SUNY students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Southern Maine (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than University at Albany- SUNY (69.9%)
University of Southern Maine vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at University at Albany- SUNY is higher than University of Southern Maine (64% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $13,200 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $42,600)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $1,435 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($21,065 vs. $22,500)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($217 vs. $232)
- More University at Albany- SUNY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/