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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Wagner College | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,528 | 1,932 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #685 | #350 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | wagner.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Wagner College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,316 | $50,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $50,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,650 | $15,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,006 | $28,109 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,158 | $35,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Wagner College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,823 | 2,328 | ||
| Admitted | 4,618 | 1,943 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1280 | 1150/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Southern Maine | Wagner College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Wagner College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $64,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,379 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $272 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Wagner College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Wagner College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 46% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Wagner College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (7,528 students vs. 1,932 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Wagner College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Wagner College?
- Wagner College is 503.7% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($50,200.00 vs. $8,316.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.9% higher at Wagner College than University of Southern Maine ($50,200.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Wagner College ($12,006 vs. $28,109)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 33.9% lower than costs at Wagner College ($11,650 vs. $15,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than University of Southern Maine (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 247.7% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($35,322 vs. $10,158)
University of Southern Maine vs. Wagner College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Wagner College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wagner College or University of Southern Maine .
- Accepted freshman Wagner College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- Wagner College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than University of Southern Maine (79.3%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Wagner College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Wagner 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 Wagner College and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Wagner College is higher than University of Southern Maine (67% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $21,500 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $3,879 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,379)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($232 vs. $272)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/