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South Dakota State University University of Maine CCSU Bridgewater State Husson University Dakota Wesleyan University Salem State University Westfield State University Rutgers Amherst USD University of New England| University of Southern Maine | Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Dakota State | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Madison, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 3,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #808 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | dsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Dakota State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $8,018 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $17,977 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $5,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 92% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Dakota State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 882 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 696 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 53.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 940/1240 | ||
| 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 | Dakota State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Dakota State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $242 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Dakota State | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Dakota State | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 39% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Dakota State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than Dakota State based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 3,241 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Dakota State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Dakota State?
- University of Southern Maine is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Dakota State for in-state tuition ($8,064.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.6% higher at University of Southern Maine than Dakota State University ($22,680.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Dakota State ($12,343 vs. $17,977)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota State University are 36.2% lower than costs at University of Southern Maine ($8,018 vs. $10,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than Dakota State University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 76.8% larger than aid received Dakota State University ($9,668 vs. $5,467)
University of Southern Maine vs. Dakota State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Dakota State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota State or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at Dakota State University (1047) is 63 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming Dakota State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Southern Maine (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have at the same average high school GPA (3.33) as students at Dakota State (3.33)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Dakota State (78.9%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Dakota State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Dakota State? 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 Dakota State and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Dakota State is higher than University of Southern Maine (34% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Maine earn on average $400 more per year than Dakota State graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $42,200)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota State graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,500)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota State graduates. ($232 vs. $242)
- More Dakota State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/