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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,528 | 15,810 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #685 | #425 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,316 | $14,906 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $36,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,650 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,006 | $17,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,158 | $12,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 86% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,823 | 20,918 | ||
| Admitted | 4,618 | 17,353 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 83% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1280 | 1080/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Southern Maine | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $228 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 14% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than University of Southern Maine based on total student enrollment (15,810 students vs. 7,528 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 79.2% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($14,906.00 vs. $8,316.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.3% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than University of Southern Maine ($36,584.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($12,006 vs. $17,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 50.3% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($11,650 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than University of Massachusetts Boston (95% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 24.1% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($12,611 vs. $10,158)
University of Southern Maine vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or University of Massachusetts-Boston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Massachusetts-Boston or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 71 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than University of Southern Maine (79.3%)
University of Southern Maine vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or University of Massachusetts-Boston? 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 Massachusetts-Boston and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Boston is higher than University of Southern Maine (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $8,600 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $42,600)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $440 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($22,060 vs. $22,500)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($228 vs. $232)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/