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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Plattsburgh, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 4,474 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #388 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | plattsburgh.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $15,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $17,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $10,667 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 6,872 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 4,827 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 Plattsburgh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $227 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 4% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| 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
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than SUNY College at Plattsburgh based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 4,474 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or SUNY College at Plattsburgh?
- University of Southern Maine is 14.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh ($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 College at Plattsburgh ($12,343 vs. $17,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 40.8% lower than costs at SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($10,924 vs. $15,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Plattsburgh than University of Southern Maine (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Plattsburgh students is 10.3% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($10,667 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or SUNY College at Plattsburgh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Plattsburgh or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (1086) is 102 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming SUNY College at Plattsburgh students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Southern Maine (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (3.11)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than SUNY College at Plattsburgh (70.2%)
University of Southern Maine vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or SUNY College at Plattsburgh? 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 Plattsburgh and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at SUNY College at Plattsburgh is higher than University of Southern Maine (59% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Plattsburgh earn on average $1,400 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $42,600)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,500)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($227 vs. $232)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Plattsburgh students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/