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CCSU University of Maine Bridgewater State Husson University SHU UConn URI Salem State University Westfield State University ECSU Rutgers Amherst| University of Southern Maine | University of Connecticut Tri Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Waterbury, CT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,528 | 760 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #685 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,316 | $16,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $39,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,650 | $14,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,006 | $8,220 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,158 | $13,083 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 77% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,823 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 4,618 | 1,860 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 87% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 995/1280 | 960/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
University of Southern Maine | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus based on total student enrollment (7,528 students vs. 760 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus?
- University of Connecticut Tri Campus is 96.4% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($16,332.00 vs. $8,316.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.2% higher at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus than University of Southern Maine ($39,000.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Tri Campus than University of Southern Maine ($8,220 vs. $12,006)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 26.7% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Tri Campus ($11,650 vs. $14,764)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than University of Connecticut Tri Campus (95% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut Tri Campus students is 28.8% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($13,083 vs. $10,158)
University of Southern Maine vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut Tri Campus (988) is 4 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus (20)
- University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than University of Southern Maine (79.3%)
University of Southern Maine vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus? 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 University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus is higher than University of Southern Maine (51% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Tri Campus earn on average $19,400 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $42,600)
- University of Connecticut Tri Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,500)
- University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/