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PVAMU University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UVM University of Houston-Downtown URI University of Massachusetts-Boston University of Southern Maine UH Tennessee State University UMass Lamar University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus| University of Maine | Texas Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | TSU | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #1017 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Maine | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 820/1000 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Maine | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $303 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 82% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Maine | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 22% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than TSU based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 8,632 students)
University of Maine vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or TSU?
- University of Maine is 56.5% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.9% higher at University of Maine than Texas Southern University ($33,240.00 vs. $19,677.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than University of Maine ($11,826 vs. $17,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 24.7% lower than costs at University of Maine ($9,664 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than University of Maine (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 4.7% larger than aid received Texas Southern University ($12,652 vs. $12,085)
University of Maine vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 273 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than University of Maine (94%)
University of Maine vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or TSU? 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 TSU and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than Texas Southern University (60% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $10,500 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $36,200)
- University of Maine students graduate with a $3,358 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $29,358)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($268 vs. $303)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/