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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Monmouth, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 3,751 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #815 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | wou.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $8,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $28,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $10,923 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $16,754 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $6,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 87% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 2,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 985/1220 | ||
| 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 Oregon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,502 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $253 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 23% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than Western Oregon State College based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 3,751 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Western Oregon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Western Oregon State College?
- Western Oregon University is 8.3% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($8,730.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.6% higher at Western Oregon State College than University of Southern Maine ($28,710.00 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 Oregon State College ($12,343 vs. $16,754)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Oregon University are 0% lower than costs at University of Southern Maine ($10,923 vs. $10,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than Western Oregon University (96% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 40% larger than aid received Western Oregon University ($9,668 vs. $6,907)
University of Southern Maine vs. Western Oregon State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Western Oregon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Oregon State College or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Maine (984) is 38 points higher than at Western Oregon State College (946)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Western Oregon State College (20)
- Accepted freshman Western Oregon State College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Western Oregon State College (83.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Western Oregon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Western Oregon State 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 Western Oregon State College and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Western Oregon State College is higher than University of Southern Maine (39% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Maine earn on average $1,200 more per year than Western Oregon State College graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $41,400)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $2,002 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,502)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($232 vs. $253)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Oregon State College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/