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URI Southern New Hampshire University University of Maine JMU UMass Dartmouth Plymouth UNH University of New Hampshire-Main Campus CCSU KSC Bridgewater State Husson University| University of Southern Maine | University of New Hampshire at Manchester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | UNH Manchester | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 534 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | unh.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | UNH Manchester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $15,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $34,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $14,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $18,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $7,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | UNH Manchester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 360 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 1040/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Southern Maine | UNH Manchester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | UNH Manchester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | UNH Manchester | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 15% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | UNH Manchester | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 6% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | UNH Manchester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 534 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. UNH Manchester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or UNH Manchester?
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester is 87.9% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($15,150.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50% higher at UNH Manchester than University of Southern Maine ($34,010.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than UNH Manchester ($12,343 vs. $18,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 37% lower than costs at University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($10,924 vs. $14,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 23.6% larger than aid received University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($9,668 vs. $7,822)
University of Southern Maine vs. UNH Manchester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or UNH Manchester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNH Manchester or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of New Hampshire at Manchester (1010) is 26 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Accepted freshman UNH Manchester students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than UNH Manchester (85.3%)
University of Southern Maine vs. UNH Manchester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or UNH Manchester? 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 UNH Manchester and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at UNH Manchester is higher than University of Southern Maine (55% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of New Hampshire at Manchester earn on average $10,700 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH Manchester graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than UNH Manchester graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More UNH Manchester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/