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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Western New England University | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #372 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | wne.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Western New England University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $41,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $41,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $14,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $30,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $24,781 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Western New England University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 6,128 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 5,393 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 1090/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Southern Maine | Western New England University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Western New England University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Western New England University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Western New England University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 44% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Western New England University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 3,430 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Western New England University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Western New England University?
- Western New England University is 417.7% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.1% higher at Western New England University than University of Southern Maine ($41,750.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Western New England University ($12,343 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 34.3% lower than costs at Western New England University ($10,924 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than University of Southern Maine (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 156.3% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($24,781 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. Western New England University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Western New England University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western New England University or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 96 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Southern Maine (22)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Western New England University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Western New England University? 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 Western New England University and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than University of Southern Maine (61% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $17,200 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/