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Unity Environmental University vs University of Southern Maine: which has better ROI?

Private nonprofit, New Gloucester ME · vs · Public, Portland ME

The verdict

University of Southern Maine has the better ROI: it clears its 4-year net cost of $54,384 in 34 years versus not at all at Unity Environmental University, on median earnings of $49,958 vs $37,852 ten years out. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

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Head to head
MeasureUnity Environmental UniversityUniversity of Southern Maine
Net price / yr$19,104$13,596
Total net cost$76,416$54,384
Median earnings, 10 yrs$37,852$49,958
Median debt$25,000$19,060
Payback34 yrs
20-year net return$-286,576$-22,424

College Scorecard (2026), institution-level · payback and returns are our math. Figures blend all majors.