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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UVM URI University of Massachusetts-Boston UMass University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus UConn UMass Dartmouth University of Massachusetts-Lowell CCSU Bridgewater State Husson University| University of Maine | University of Southern Maine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Portland, ME | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 7,583 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #757 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $8,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $22,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $10,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $12,343 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $9,668 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Maine | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 5,544 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 4,736 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 998/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
University of Maine | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $232 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
University of Maine | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 27% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than University of Southern Maine based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 7,583 students)
University of Maine vs. University of Southern Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or University of Southern Maine?
- University of Maine is 44.3% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.6% higher at University of Maine than University of Southern Maine ($33,240.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than University of Maine ($12,343 vs. $17,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 10.3% lower than costs at University of Maine ($10,924 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than University of Southern Maine (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 30.9% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($12,652 vs. $9,668)
University of Maine vs. University of Southern Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or University of Southern Maine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Southern Maine or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 106 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Southern Maine (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Maine vs. University of Southern Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or University of Southern 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 Southern Maine and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than University of Southern Maine (60% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $4,100 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- University of Southern Maine 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 University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/