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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Saint Cloud, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,528 | 10,514 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #685 | #622 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | stcloudstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,316 | $8,811 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $8,811 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,650 | $9,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,006 | $14,648 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,158 | $7,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 74% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,823 | 5,026 | ||
| Admitted | 4,618 | 4,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1280 | 970/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Southern Maine | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $232 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | St. Cloud State University | ||
| 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
- Saint Cloud State University is larger than than University of Southern Maine based on total student enrollment (10,514 students vs. 7,528 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. St. Cloud State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or St. Cloud State University?
- Saint Cloud State University is 6% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($8,811.00 vs. $8,316.00)
- Out of state tuition is 178.1% higher at University of Southern Maine than Saint Cloud State University ($24,500.00 vs. $8,811.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than St. Cloud State University ($12,006 vs. $14,648)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Cloud State University are 21% lower than costs at University of Southern Maine ($9,630 vs. $11,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than Saint Cloud State University (95% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 38.2% larger than aid received Saint Cloud State University ($10,158 vs. $7,348)
University of Southern Maine vs. St. Cloud State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or St. Cloud State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Cloud State University or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at Saint Cloud State University (1030) is 46 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 St. Cloud State University (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Cloud State University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- St. Cloud State University has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than University of Southern Maine (79.3%)
University of Southern Maine vs. St. Cloud State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or St. Cloud State 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 St. Cloud State University and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at St. Cloud State University is higher than University of Southern Maine (48% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Saint Cloud State University earn on average $4,100 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $42,600)
- Saint Cloud State University and University of Southern Maine graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($22,500 vs. $22,500)
- Saint Cloud State University and University of Southern Maine graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($232 vs. $232)
- More St. Cloud State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/