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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | University of Maine | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Orono, ME | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 12,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #485 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | umaine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | University of Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $11,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $33,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $17,617 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $12,652 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | University of Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 15,021 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 14,114 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 1070/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | University of Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | University of Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $268 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | University of Maine | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | University of Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | University of Maine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 5,094 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. University of Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or University of Maine?
- University of Maine is 65.8% more expensive to attend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167% higher at University of Maine than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($33,240.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than University of Maine ($14,056 vs. $17,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 54.3% lower than costs at University of Maine ($7,809 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than University of Maine (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 35.8% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($12,652 vs. $9,316)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. University of Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or University of Maine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Maine or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 102 points higher than at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (21)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. University of Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or University of 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 Maine and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (60% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $8,800 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $8,980 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($17,020 vs. $26,000)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($175 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/