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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | UTC | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 1023/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Southern Maine | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $214 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than University of Southern Maine based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 7,583 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or UTC?
- University of Southern Maine is 0.9% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($8,064.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at UTC than University of Southern Maine ($24,110.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than UTC ($12,343 vs. $14,417)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 15% lower than costs at University of Southern Maine ($9,500 vs. $10,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 3.9% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($9,668 vs. $9,309)
University of Southern Maine vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 103 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming UTC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Southern Maine (22)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than UTC (82.6%)
University of Southern Maine vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or UTC? 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 UTC and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at UTC is higher than University of Southern Maine (39% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Maine earn on average $2,000 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $1,708 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($20,792 vs. $22,500)
- UTC graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($214 vs. $232)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/