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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Utah State University UVM URI BYU University of Massachusetts-Boston University of Southern Maine Utah UMass University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus UConn San Jose State| University of Maine | Southern Utah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | Southern Utah University | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Cedar City, UT | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 14,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #857 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | suu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Southern Utah University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $6,006 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $19,822 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $8,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $12,681 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 18,570 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 15,571 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1030/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 8, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Maine | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Southern Utah University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $12,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $130 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
University of Maine | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 24% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Southern Utah University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Utah University is larger than than University of Maine based on total student enrollment (14,330 students vs. 12,231 students)
University of Maine vs. Southern Utah University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Southern Utah University?
- University of Maine is 93.8% more expensive to attend than Southern Utah University for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $6,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.7% higher at University of Maine than Southern Utah University ($33,240.00 vs. $19,822.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Utah University than University of Maine ($12,681 vs. $17,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Utah University are 43.2% lower than costs at University of Maine ($8,416 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Utah University than University of Maine (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 35% larger than aid received Southern Utah University ($12,652 vs. $9,369)
University of Maine vs. Southern Utah University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of 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 Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 12 points higher than at Southern Utah University (1078)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southern Utah University (24)
- Accepted freshman Southern Utah University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Southern Utah University (83.9%)
University of Maine vs. Southern Utah University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of 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 Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than Southern Utah University (60% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $3,400 more per year than Southern Utah University graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $43,300)
- Southern Utah University students graduate with a $13,425 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($12,575 vs. $26,000)
- Southern Utah University graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($130 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Utah University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/