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SIUE University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Northern Illinois UVM URI ISU University of Massachusetts-Boston Southeast Missouri State University Illinois University of Southern Maine EIU WMU| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | University of Maine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | University of Maine | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Orono, ME | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 12,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #485 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | umaine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | University of Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $11,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $33,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $17,617 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $12,652 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | University of Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 15,021 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 14,114 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1070/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Southern Illinois University | University of Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | University of Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | University of Maine | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | University of Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | University of Maine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 11,107 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. University of Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or University of Maine?
- University of Maine is 20.8% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 244.9% higher at University of Maine than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($33,240.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than University of Maine ($16,990 vs. $17,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 13.4% lower than costs at University of Maine ($10,622 vs. $12,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale as University of Maine (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 12.3% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($12,652 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. University of Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University 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 Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 58 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. University of Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University 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 Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (60% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $1,100 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $46,700)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/