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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY Canton | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 2,836 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #924 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | canton.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY Canton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $11,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $14,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $14,049 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 87% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY Canton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 2,280 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 2,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 1000/1160 | ||
| 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 Canton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY Canton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,552 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $202 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 4% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY Canton | ||
| 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 Canton based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 2,836 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. SUNY Canton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or SUNY Canton?
- University of Southern Maine is 14.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY Canton for in-state tuition ($8,064.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.2% higher at University of Southern Maine than SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($22,680.00 vs. $11,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than SUNY Canton ($12,343 vs. $14,049)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 35.6% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($10,924 vs. $14,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (96% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Canton students is 4.3% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($10,081 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. SUNY Canton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or SUNY Canton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Canton or University of Southern Maine .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at SUNY Canton (3.0)
- SUNY Canton has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. SUNY Canton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or SUNY Canton? 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 Canton and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Maine is higher than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (33% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Maine earn on average $4,200 more per year than SUNY Canton graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $38,400)
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton students graduate with a $2,948 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($19,552 vs. $22,500)
- SUNY Canton graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($202 vs. $232)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Canton students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/