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University of North Dakota USD Dakota State University of Maine ISU NDSU University of Minnesota-Duluth MSU Moorhead South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Nebraska St. Cloud State University Augustana| University of Southern Maine | South Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 1020/1245 | ||
| 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 | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $259 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 48% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | South Dakota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- South Dakota State University is larger than than University of Southern Maine based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 7,583 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or South Dakota State University?
- University of Southern Maine is 3.7% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($8,064.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101% higher at University of Southern Maine than South Dakota State University ($22,680.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than South Dakota State University ($12,343 vs. $18,160)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 35.1% lower than costs at University of Southern Maine ($8,087 vs. $10,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota State University than University of Southern Maine (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 112.4% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($9,668 vs. $4,551)
University of Southern Maine vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or South Dakota State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Dakota State University or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at South Dakota State University (1068) is 84 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming South Dakota State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Southern Maine (22)
- Accepted freshman South Dakota State University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or South Dakota 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 South Dakota State University and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is higher than University of Southern Maine (60% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from South Dakota State University earn on average $5,100 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $2,616 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,116)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($232 vs. $259)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/