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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Westfield State University | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Westfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,528 | 4,555 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #685 | #594 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | ma.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Westfield State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,316 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,650 | $13,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,006 | $17,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,158 | $8,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 81% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Westfield State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,823 | 6,273 | ||
| Admitted | 4,618 | 5,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1280 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Southern Maine | Westfield State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Westfield State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $235 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Westfield State University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Westfield State University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Westfield State University | ||
| 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 Westfield State University based on total student enrollment (7,528 students vs. 4,555 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Westfield State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Westfield State University?
- University of Southern Maine is 757.3% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($8,316.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 247.5% higher at University of Southern Maine than Westfield State University ($24,500.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Westfield State University ($12,006 vs. $17,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 16% lower than costs at Westfield State University ($11,650 vs. $13,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than Westfield State University (95% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 20.8% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($10,158 vs. $8,406)
University of Southern Maine vs. Westfield State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Westfield State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westfield State University or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at Westfield State University (1001) is 17 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Westfield State University (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Westfield State University (3.3)
- Westfield State University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than University of Southern Maine (79.3%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Westfield State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Westfield State 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 Westfield State University and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than University of Southern Maine (58% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Westfield State University earn on average $4,200 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Westfield State University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $22,750)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Westfield State University graduates. ($232 vs. $235)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/