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ECSU University of Maine SCSU CCSU Bridgewater State Husson University Buffalo State College Salem State University Westfield State University UConn Rutgers Amherst| Western Connecticut State University | University of Southern Maine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Portland, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 7,583 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #757 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $8,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $22,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $10,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $12,343 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $9,668 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 96% |
Admission |
WestConn | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 5,544 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 4,736 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 998/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
WestConn | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
WestConn | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
WestConn | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 27% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 4,417 students)
WestConn vs. University of Southern Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or University of Southern Maine?
- University of Southern Maine is 24.8% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($8,064.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at University of Southern Maine than Western Connecticut State University ($22,680.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than WestConn ($12,343 vs. $15,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 33.4% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($10,924 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than Western Connecticut State University (96% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 6.7% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($9,668 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. University of Southern Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or University of Southern Maine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Southern Maine or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. University of Southern Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or University of Southern Maine? 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 University of Southern Maine and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than University of Southern Maine (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $4,800 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/