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ISU Minnesota University of Maine University of Minnesota-Duluth MSU Moorhead University of North Dakota South Dakota State University Concordia College at Moorhead South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Iowa St. Cloud State University CCSU| University of Southern Maine | North Dakota State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | NDSU | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 12,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #568 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $15,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $5,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 77% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 8,535 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 8,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 968/1216 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Southern Maine | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $240 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 65% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | NDSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than University of Southern Maine based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 7,583 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or NDSU?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 15.4% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.4% higher at University of Southern Maine than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($22,680.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than NDSU ($12,343 vs. $15,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 17.5% lower than costs at University of Southern Maine ($9,300 vs. $10,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than North Dakota State University Main Campus (96% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 68.7% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($9,668 vs. $5,732)
University of Southern Maine vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 107 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming NDSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Southern Maine (22)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or NDSU? 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 NDSU and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than University of Southern Maine (54% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $11,000 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $800 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,300)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($232 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/