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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UVM URI University of Massachusetts-Boston University of Southern Maine UCO-Central UMass NWOSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus UConn UMass Dartmouth University of Massachusetts-Lowell| University of Maine | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | SWOSU | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Weatherford, OK | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 4,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #794 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | swosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | SWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $6,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $13,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $6,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $13,699 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $8,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
University of Maine | SWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 2,571 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 1,974 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 37.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 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 |
University of Maine | SWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | SWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $15,687 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $162 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | SWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
University of Maine | SWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 8% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | SWOSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than SWOSU based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 4,777 students)
University of Maine vs. SWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or SWOSU?
- University of Maine is 76.8% more expensive to attend than SWOSU for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $6,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.7% higher at University of Maine than Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($33,240.00 vs. $13,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than University of Maine ($13,699 vs. $17,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 73.9% lower than costs at University of Maine ($6,930 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 48.2% larger than aid received Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($12,652 vs. $8,539)
University of Maine vs. SWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or SWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWOSU or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 100 points higher than at SWOSU (990)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SWOSU (21)
- Accepted freshman SWOSU 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 SWOSU (76.8%)
University of Maine vs. SWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or SWOSU? 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 SWOSU and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (60% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $46,700)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $10,313 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($15,687 vs. $26,000)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($162 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWOSU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/