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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Southern Utah University | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Cedar City, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 14,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #857 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | suu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Southern Utah University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $6,006 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $19,822 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $8,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $12,681 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 18,570 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 15,571 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 1030/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 8, 2023 |
Academics |
University of Southern Maine | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Southern Utah University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $12,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $130 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 24% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Southern Utah 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
- Southern Utah University is larger than than University of Southern Maine based on total student enrollment (14,330 students vs. 7,583 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Southern Utah University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Southern Utah University?
- University of Southern Maine is 34.3% more expensive to attend than Southern Utah University for in-state tuition ($8,064.00 vs. $6,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at University of Southern Maine than Southern Utah University ($22,680.00 vs. $19,822.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Southern Utah University ($12,343 vs. $12,681)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Utah University are 29.8% lower than costs at University of Southern Maine ($8,416 vs. $10,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Utah University than University of Southern Maine (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 3.2% larger than aid received Southern Utah University ($9,668 vs. $9,369)
University of Southern Maine vs. Southern Utah University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Southern Utah University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Utah University or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at Southern Utah University (1078) is 94 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming Southern Utah University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Southern Maine (22)
- Accepted freshman Southern Utah University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Southern Utah University (83.9%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Southern Utah University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Southern Utah 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 Utah University and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Southern Utah University is higher than University of Southern Maine (35% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southern Utah University earn on average $700 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($43,300 vs. $42,600)
- Southern Utah University students graduate with a $9,925 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($12,575 vs. $22,500)
- Southern Utah University graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($130 vs. $232)
- More Southern Utah University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/