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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus GSU- Grambling UVM URI University of Massachusetts-Boston University of Southern Maine UMass Tennessee State University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus UConn Jackson State University TSU| Southern University and A & M College | University of Maine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | University of Maine | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Orono, ME | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,320 | 12,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | #485 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | umaine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | University of Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $11,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $33,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,959 | $17,617 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $12,652 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | University of Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,609 | 15,021 | ||
| Admitted | 5,718 | 14,114 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | 1070/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | University of Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | University of Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $268 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | University of Maine | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | University of Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | University of Maine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than Southern University and A & M College based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 7,320 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. University of Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or University of Maine?
- University of Maine is 133.8% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 567.6% higher at University of Maine than Southern University and A & M College ($33,240.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern University and A & M College than University of Maine ($16,959 vs. $17,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 28.7% lower than costs at University of Maine ($9,366 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than Southern University and A & M College (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 68.4% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($12,652 vs. $7,514)
Southern University and A & M College vs. University of Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College 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 University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 179 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. University of Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College 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 University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than Southern University and A & M College (60% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $8,700 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $38,000)
- University of Maine students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $30,750)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($268 vs. $317)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/