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Morehead State vs Maine USM

Morehead State University and University of Southern Maine, both public institutions with rich histories, offer distinct educational experiences. Morehead State, nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, boasts a higher acceptance rate and a larger student body, predominantly comprising undergraduates. In contrast, the University of Southern Maine, located in the vibrant city of Portland, has a more selective admissions process and a smaller student population, with a significant proportion of graduate students. While Morehead State excels in fields like education, nursing, and business, the University of Southern Maine shines in areas such as engineering, psychology, and social sciences. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details and discover which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.
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Morehead State University

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University of Southern Maine

Overview

Location Morehead, Kentucky Portland, Maine
Campus setting Town: Remote City: Small
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Public Public
Calendar system Semester Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 70.0% 65.0%
Common app member Yes Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 89.8% 87.0%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $30
Graduate: $30
SAT range N/A 995 - 1230
ACT range N/A 19 - 24
Students submitting SAT score 18.0%
Students submitting ACT score 1.0%
Total number of applicants 6,922 5,397
Total number of admissions given out 6,218 4,695
Admitted students who chose to enroll 1,184 895
Yield rate 19.0% 19.1%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Required Not required
Recommendation letters Not required Required
High school transcript Not required Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Required Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price
In state: $23,984
Out of state: $28,628
In state: $23,842
Out of state: $37,842
Average net price $10,471 $9,793
Tuition
In state: $9,082
Out of state: $13,726
In state: $8,064
Out of state: $22,064
Room & board $10,040
Room/dormitory: $5,460
Meal plan: $4,980
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 97.0%
Average amount $10,376 		92.0%
Average amount $8,886
Students receiving federal student loan 55.0%
Average amount $4,964 		45.0%
Average amount $4,969
Students taking out private loans 5.0%
Average amount $9,199 		6.0%
Average amount $10,975

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 8,312
Men 38.7% Women 61.3% 		5,956
Men 40.6% Women 59.4%
Graduate students 670
Men 37.6% Women 62.4% 		2,040
Men 25.3% Women 74.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Very Low
Very Low
Out-of-state students N/A 23.4%
International students 0.7% 1.2%
Campus local/setting Town: Remote City: Small
Dormitory capacity 3,315 1,189
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from Ohio Tennessee Virginia Illinois Maine New Hampshire Mississippi Vermont Connecticut

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Education
  • Health Professions
  • Business
  • Liberal Arts
  • Agriculture
  • Health Professions
  • Education
  • Business
  • Public Administration and Social Service
  • Legal Profession
Students to faculty ratio 15:1 13:1
Institutional accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges New England Commission on Higher Education

Outcome

Graduation rate 44.8% 34.5%
Dropout rate 53.6% 33.0%
Transferred out N/A 30.0%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $57,256
  • Year 2: $61,516
  • Year 3: $67,934
Engineering Technology, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $55,465
  • Year 2: $56,544
  • Year 3: $63,288
Curriculum and Instruction (Graduate/Professional Certificates)
  • Year 1: $53,198
  • Year 2: $57,318
  • Year 3: $61,548
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $57,164
  • Year 2: $59,919
  • Year 3: $59,589
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $57,855
  • Year 2: $55,512
  • Year 3: $56,127
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $56,482
  • Year 2: $54,430
  • Year 3: $52,630
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $43,023
  • Year 2: $41,565
  • Year 3: $52,250
Engineering-Related Fields (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $66,090
  • Year 2: $57,318
  • Year 3: $52,098
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $34,707
  • Year 2: $35,823
  • Year 3: $42,105
Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $40,028
  • Year 2: $40,481
  • Year 3: $42,017
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $97,041
  • Year 2: $95,169
  • Year 3: $100,726
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $59,660
  • Year 2: $61,728
  • Year 3: $71,074
Law (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $52,579
  • Year 2: $55,594
  • Year 3: $65,574
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $58,254
  • Year 2: $57,422
  • Year 3: $60,602
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $58,123
  • Year 2: $50,231
  • Year 3: $55,627
Public Policy Analysis (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $49,644
  • Year 3: $54,835
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $45,681
  • Year 2: $45,852
  • Year 3: $51,356
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $43,716
  • Year 2: $51,690
  • Year 3: $50,246
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $42,148
  • Year 2: $45,767
  • Year 3: $49,334
Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $42,098
  • Year 2: $41,342
  • Year 3: $48,118

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