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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #774 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $18,133 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $9,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $11,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $10,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 91% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 5,768 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 5,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $203 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | TAMUK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than TAMUK based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 6,092 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or TAMUK?
- University of Southern Maine is 57% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($8,064.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.1% higher at University of Southern Maine than Texas A&M University Kingsville ($22,680.00 vs. $18,133.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than University of Southern Maine ($11,347 vs. $12,343)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 15.9% lower than costs at University of Southern Maine ($9,425 vs. $10,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than Texas A&M University Kingsville (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Kingsville students is 10.9% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($10,723 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Maine (984) is 47 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman TAMUK students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Maine is the same as at Texas A&M University Kingsville (33% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Kingsville earn on average $3,700 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $42,600)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $2,864 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($19,636 vs. $22,500)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($203 vs. $232)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/