Purdue University Fort Wayne vs University of Southern Maine
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Purdue University Fort WayneFort Wayne, INCatholic life on campusUniversity of Southern MainePortland, MECatholic life on campus
At a glance
- University of Southern Maine has the higher graduation rate: 40% against 36% at Purdue University Fort Wayne.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at University of Southern Maine: $49,958, against $45,872 at Purdue University Fort Wayne.
- Median debt is lower at University of Southern Maine: $19,060, against $21,500 at Purdue University Fort Wayne.
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Fort Wayne, IN
Portland, ME
Setting
City
City
Students
8,874
7,528
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
84%
79%
Average SAT
1100
1116
ACT middle 50%
22–29
24–28
Graduation rate
36%
40%
First-year retention
67%
74%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$13,171
$13,596
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$8,306
$9,999
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$8,703
$10,847
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$12,444
$12,550
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$18,430
$16,750
Net price, over $110,000 income
$20,224
$19,180
Median debt
$21,500
$19,060
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$45,872
$49,958
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.