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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Old Westbury, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 4,270 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #749 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | oldwestbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $11,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $12,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $10,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 85% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 3,825 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 3,523 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 92.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 1010/1206 | ||
| 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 College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $16,246 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $167 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 1% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than SUNY College at Old Westbury based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 4,270 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or SUNY College at Old Westbury?
- University of Southern Maine is 14.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Old Westbury 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 Old Westbury ($22,680.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Old Westbury than University of Southern Maine ($12,329 vs. $12,343)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 5.5% lower than costs at SUNY College at Old Westbury ($10,924 vs. $11,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than SUNY College at Old Westbury (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Old Westbury students is 11.4% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($10,768 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or SUNY College at Old Westbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Old Westbury or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College at Old Westbury (995) is 11 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at SUNY College at Old Westbury (3.1)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or SUNY College at Old Westbury? 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 College at Old Westbury and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at SUNY College at Old Westbury is higher than University of Southern Maine (35% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Old Westbury earn on average $4,000 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,600)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury students graduate with a $6,254 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($16,246 vs. $22,500)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($167 vs. $232)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Old Westbury students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/