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University of Maine OSU UO Portland State University CCSU Bridgewater State Husson University CSU EOU Humboldt State University Salem State University Westfield State University| University of Southern Maine | Southern Oregon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 5,204 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #895 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $9,405 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $27,765 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $15,819 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $17,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $7,011 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 77% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 2,126 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 1,870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of Southern Maine | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $242 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 35% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than Southern Oregon University based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 5,204 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Southern Oregon University?
- Southern Oregon University is 16.6% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($9,405.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at Southern Oregon University than University of Southern Maine ($27,765.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Southern Oregon University ($12,343 vs. $17,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 44.8% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($10,924 vs. $15,819)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than Southern Oregon University (96% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 37.9% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($9,668 vs. $7,011)
University of Southern Maine vs. Southern Oregon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Southern Oregon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Oregon University or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at Southern Oregon University (1029) is 45 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming Southern Oregon University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Southern Maine (22)
- Accepted freshman Southern Oregon University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- Southern Oregon University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Southern Oregon 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 Southern Oregon University and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Maine is the same as at Southern Oregon University (33% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Maine earn on average $1,400 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $41,200)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $991 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,491)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($232 vs. $242)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/