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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,528 | 2,737 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #685 | #255 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | esf.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,316 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $18,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,650 | $17,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,006 | $19,644 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,158 | $8,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,823 | 3,541 | ||
| Admitted | 4,618 | 2,937 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1280 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $204 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 25% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (7,528 students vs. 2,737 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. SUNY-ESF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or SUNY-ESF?
- University of Southern Maine is 17.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($8,316.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.6% higher at University of Southern Maine than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($24,500.00 vs. $18,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than SUNY-ESF ($12,006 vs. $19,644)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 52.6% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($11,650 vs. $17,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 17.1% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($10,158 vs. $8,675)
University of Southern Maine vs. SUNY-ESF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or SUNY-ESF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-ESF or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (1215) is 231 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming SUNY-ESF students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Southern Maine (22)
- Accepted freshman SUNY-ESF students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- SUNY-ESF has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than University of Southern Maine (79.3%)
University of Southern Maine vs. SUNY-ESF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or SUNY-ESF? 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-ESF and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-ESF is higher than University of Southern Maine (66% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry earn on average $3,600 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $42,600)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($19,750 vs. $22,500)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($204 vs. $232)
- More SUNY-ESF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/