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SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler University of Maine UH UNT Texas Tech MSU UTSA Baylor| University of Southern Maine | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | SFASU | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 72% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
University of Southern Maine | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 1% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | SFASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stephen F Austin 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. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or SFASU?
- University of Southern Maine is 2.8% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($8,064.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at University of Southern Maine than Stephen F Austin State University ($22,680.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than SFASU ($12,343 vs. $13,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 13.3% lower than costs at University of Southern Maine ($9,642 vs. $10,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than Stephen F Austin State University (96% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 7.2% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($10,363 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at Stephen F Austin State University (1001) is 17 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SFASU (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or SFASU? 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 SFASU and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than University of Southern Maine (44% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU 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/