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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UVM University of North Dakota USD Dakota State URI University of Massachusetts-Boston University of Southern Maine ISU NDSU University of Minnesota-Duluth UMass| University of Maine | South Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Maine | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1020/1245 | ||
| 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 |
University of Maine | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $259 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Maine | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 48% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | South Dakota State University | ||
| 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 South Dakota State University based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 11,327 students)
University of Maine vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or South Dakota State University?
- University of Maine is 49.7% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 194.6% higher at University of Maine than South Dakota State University ($33,240.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than South Dakota State University ($17,617 vs. $18,160)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 49% lower than costs at University of Maine ($8,087 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota State University than University of Maine (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 178% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($12,652 vs. $4,551)
University of Maine vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or South Dakota State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Dakota State University or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 22 points higher than at South Dakota State University (1068)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at South Dakota State University (23)
- Accepted freshman South Dakota State University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than South Dakota State University (86.1%)
University of Maine vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or South Dakota State University? 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 South Dakota State University and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is the same as at South Dakota State University (60% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from South Dakota State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $46,700)
- South Dakota State University students graduate with a $884 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($25,116 vs. $26,000)
- South Dakota State University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($259 vs. $268)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/