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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Unity College | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Unity, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 4,281 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | unity.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Unity College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $11,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $11,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $12,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $18,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $3,465 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 76% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Unity College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 6,312 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 5,953 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | |||
| 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 | Unity College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 36:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Unity College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Unity College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Unity College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 92% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Unity College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than Unity College based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 4,281 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Unity College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Unity College?
- Unity College is 39.9% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($11,280.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.1% higher at University of Southern Maine than Unity College ($22,680.00 vs. $11,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Unity College ($12,343 vs. $18,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 10.8% lower than costs at Unity College ($10,924 vs. $12,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than Unity College (96% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 179% larger than aid received Unity College ($9,668 vs. $3,465)
University of Southern Maine vs. Unity College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Unity College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Unity College or University of Southern Maine .
- Unity College has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Unity College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Unity College? 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 Unity College and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Unity College is higher than University of Southern Maine (47% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Maine earn on average $7,500 more per year than Unity College graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $35,100)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Unity College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Unity College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Unity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/