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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 6,690 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #399 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $18,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 73% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 11,711 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 7,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 1090/1240 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 4% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than SUNY Cortland based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 6,690 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or SUNY Cortland?
- University of Southern Maine is 14.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($8,064.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at University of Southern Maine than SUNY College at Cortland ($22,680.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than SUNY Cortland ($12,343 vs. $18,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 24.7% lower than costs at SUNY College at Cortland ($10,924 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than SUNY College at Cortland (96% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 3.2% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($9,668 vs. $9,369)
University of Southern Maine vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or University of Southern Maine .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
University of Southern Maine vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or SUNY Cortland? 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 SUNY Cortland and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than University of Southern Maine (67% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Cortland earn on average $4,700 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $42,600)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,500)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/