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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UVM South Dakota State University URI University of Massachusetts-Boston University of Southern Maine UMass University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus UConn University of North Dakota Black Hills State University Nebraska| University of Maine | University of South Dakota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | USD | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,760 | 9,868 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #503 | #576 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,000 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,740 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,696 | $9,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,237 | $18,466 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,376 | $5,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 81% |
Admission |
University of Maine | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,995 | 5,349 | ||
| Admitted | 13,395 | 5,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 99% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1110/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Maine | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | USD | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Maine | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 41% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than USD based on total student enrollment (11,760 students vs. 9,868 students)
University of Maine vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or USD?
- University of Maine is 54.4% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($12,000.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 207.9% higher at University of Maine than University of South Dakota ($34,740.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than USD ($18,237 vs. $18,466)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 40.1% lower than costs at University of Maine ($9,060 vs. $12,696)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than University of South Dakota (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 103.9% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($11,376 vs. $5,580)
University of Maine vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 41 points higher than at USD (1049)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at USD (23)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than University of Maine (95.7%)
University of Maine vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or USD? 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 USD and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than University of South Dakota (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $1,500 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $46,700)
- University of South Dakota students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- USD graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/