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Pratt Institute NYU Fordham University of Maine Syracuse Hunter Hofstra RISD FIT Drexel CCSU Bridgewater State| University of Southern Maine | The New School | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | The New School | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,528 | 9,434 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #685 | #168 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | newschool.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | The New School | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,316 | $54,910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $54,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,650 | $29,874 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,006 | $62,226 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,158 | $20,504 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | The New School | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,823 | 9,148 | ||
| Admitted | 4,618 | 5,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/26 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1280 | 1140/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of Southern Maine | The New School | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | The New School | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,872 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $246 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | The New School | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 32% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | The New School | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 47% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | The New School | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The New School is larger than than University of Southern Maine based on total student enrollment (9,434 students vs. 7,528 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. The New School Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or The New School?
- The New School is 560.3% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($54,910.00 vs. $8,316.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.1% higher at The New School than University of Southern Maine ($54,910.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than The New School ($12,006 vs. $62,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 156.4% lower than costs at The New School ($11,650 vs. $29,874)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than The New School (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The New School students is 101.9% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($20,504 vs. $10,158)
University of Southern Maine vs. The New School Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or The New School? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The New School or University of Southern Maine .
- Accepted freshman The New School students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than The New School (62.5%)
University of Southern Maine vs. The New School Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or The New School? 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 The New School and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at The New School is higher than University of Southern Maine (61% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from The New School earn on average $10,100 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $1,372 lower median federal student loan debt than The New School graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,872)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than The New School graduates. ($232 vs. $246)
- More The New School graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/