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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Black Hills State University | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Spearfish, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 3,425 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #1006 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | bhsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Black Hills State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $7,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $10,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $7,528 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $16,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $4,986 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Black Hills State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 1,579 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 1,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 96.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 970/1085 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Southern Maine | Black Hills State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Black Hills State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,478 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $263 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Black Hills State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Black Hills State University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 42% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Black Hills State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than Black Hills State University based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 3,425 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Black Hills State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Black Hills State University?
- University of Southern Maine is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Black Hills State University for in-state tuition ($8,064.00 vs. $7,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110% higher at University of Southern Maine than Black Hills State University ($22,680.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Black Hills State University ($12,343 vs. $16,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Black Hills State University are 45.1% lower than costs at University of Southern Maine ($7,528 vs. $10,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Black Hills State University than University of Southern Maine (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 93.9% larger than aid received Black Hills State University ($9,668 vs. $4,986)
University of Southern Maine vs. Black Hills State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Black Hills State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Black Hills State University or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at Black Hills State University (988) is 4 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Black Hills State University (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Black Hills State University (3.22)
- Black Hills State University has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Black Hills State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Black Hills 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 Black Hills State University and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Maine is higher than Black Hills State University (33% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Maine earn on average $3,800 more per year than Black Hills State University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $38,800)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $2,978 lower median federal student loan debt than Black Hills State University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,478)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Black Hills State University graduates. ($232 vs. $263)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Black Hills State University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/