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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UNH Manchester RIC Providence UConn UD Quinnipiac University of Maine UMass University at Albany- SUNY UMass Dartmouth University of Connecticut-Stamford| University of Southern Maine | University of Rhode Island | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | URI | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,528 | 17,351 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #685 | #353 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,316 | $14,116 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $33,512 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,650 | $14,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,006 | $20,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,158 | $12,803 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,823 | 25,391 | ||
| Admitted | 4,618 | 19,568 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 77.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1280 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Southern Maine | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $242 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | URI | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 60% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | URI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Rhode Island is larger than than University of Southern Maine based on total student enrollment (17,351 students vs. 7,528 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or URI?
- University of Rhode Island is 69.7% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($14,116.00 vs. $8,316.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.8% higher at URI than University of Southern Maine ($33,512.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than URI ($12,006 vs. $20,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 27.9% lower than costs at University of Rhode Island ($11,650 vs. $14,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rhode Island than University of Southern Maine (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rhode Island students is 26% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($12,803 vs. $10,158)
University of Southern Maine vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Rhode Island (1077) is 93 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming URI students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Southern Maine (22)
- Accepted freshman URI students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than URI (77.1%)
University of Southern Maine vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or URI? 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 URI and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at URI is higher than University of Southern Maine (63% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Rhode Island earn on average $13,600 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $938 lower median federal student loan debt than URI graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,438)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than URI graduates. ($232 vs. $242)
- More URI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/