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Overview |
UALR | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Portland, ME | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,197 | 7,583 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | #757 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,729 | $8,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,320 | $22,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,162 | $10,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,173 | $12,343 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,494 | $9,668 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 96% |
Admission |
UALR | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,568 | 5,544 | ||
| Admitted | 2,193 | 4,736 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 998/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
UALR | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $232 |
Diversity |
UALR | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
UALR | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 27% | ||
Campus |
UALR | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is larger than than University of Southern Maine based on total student enrollment (8,197 students vs. 7,583 students)
UALR vs. University of Southern Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or University of Southern Maine?
- University of Southern Maine is 40.8% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($8,064.00 vs. $5,729.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39% higher at University of Southern Maine than University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($22,680.00 vs. $16,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than University of Southern Maine ($11,173 vs. $12,343)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 19.2% lower than costs at University of Southern Maine ($9,162 vs. $10,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Little Rock students is 8.5% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($10,494 vs. $9,668)
UALR vs. University of Southern Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR or University of Southern Maine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Southern Maine or UALR .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas at Little Rock (990) is 6 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UALR (21)
- Accepted freshman UALR students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than UALR (61.5%)
UALR vs. University of Southern Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR or University of Southern Maine? 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 University of Southern Maine and UALR.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Maine is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (33% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Maine earn on average $4,600 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $38,000)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- UALR graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UALR students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/