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Overview |
IU Southeast | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Location | New Albany, IN | Portland, ME | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,672 | 7,583 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #809 | #757 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ius.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Southeast | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $8,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $22,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,012 | $10,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,264 | $12,343 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,262 | $9,668 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 96% |
Admission |
IU Southeast | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,923 | 5,544 | ||
| Admitted | 1,639 | 4,736 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 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 |
IU Southeast | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Southeast | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,261 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $232 |
Diversity |
IU Southeast | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
IU Southeast | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 27% | ||
Campus |
IU Southeast | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than IU Southeast based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 3,672 students)
IU Southeast vs. University of Southern Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Southeast or University of Southern Maine?
- University of Southern Maine is 10.9% more expensive to attend than IU Southeast for in-state tuition ($8,064.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at University of Southern Maine than Indiana University Southeast ($22,680.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Southeast than University of Southern Maine ($8,264 vs. $12,343)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 0.8% lower than costs at Indiana University Southeast ($10,924 vs. $11,012)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than Indiana University Southeast (96% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 33.1% larger than aid received Indiana University Southeast ($9,668 vs. $7,262)
IU Southeast vs. University of Southern Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Southeast 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 IU Southeast .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Maine (984) is 29 points higher than at IU Southeast (955)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU Southeast (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at IU Southeast (3.31)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than IU Southeast (85.2%)
IU Southeast vs. University of Southern Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Southeast 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 IU Southeast.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Maine is higher than Indiana University Southeast (33% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Maine earn on average $4,300 more per year than IU Southeast graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $38,300)
- Indiana University Southeast students graduate with a $2,239 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($20,261 vs. $22,500)
- IU Southeast graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($209 vs. $232)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Southeast students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/