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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY Poly | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,528 | 2,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #685 | #307 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY Poly | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,316 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $18,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,650 | $14,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,006 | $14,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,158 | $8,137 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 90% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,823 | 4,936 | ||
| Admitted | 4,618 | 3,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | 24/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1280 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY Poly | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $171 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 3% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | SUNY Poly | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than SUNY Poly based on total student enrollment (7,528 students vs. 2,704 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. SUNY Poly Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or SUNY Poly?
- University of Southern Maine is 17.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($8,316.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at University of Southern Maine than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($24,500.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than SUNY Poly ($12,006 vs. $14,646)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 26.6% lower than costs at SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($11,650 vs. $14,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (95% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 24.8% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($10,158 vs. $8,137)
University of Southern Maine vs. SUNY Poly Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or SUNY Poly? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Poly or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at SUNY Polytechnic Institute (1141) is 157 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming SUNY Poly students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Southern Maine (22)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Poly 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 (79.3%) than SUNY Poly (78.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. SUNY Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or SUNY Poly? 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 Poly and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Poly is higher than University of Southern Maine (47% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from SUNY Polytechnic Institute earn on average $10,600 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($53,200 vs. $42,600)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $5,915 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($16,585 vs. $22,500)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($171 vs. $232)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly 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/