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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | University of North Dakota | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Grand Forks, ND | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,528 | 14,172 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #685 | #376 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | und.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | University of North Dakota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,316 | $9,237 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $13,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,650 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,006 | $18,227 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,158 | $5,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 80% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,823 | 7,437 | ||
| Admitted | 4,618 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 77.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1280 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Southern Maine | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | University of North Dakota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $54,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $253 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 55% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | University of North Dakota | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Dakota is larger than than University of Southern Maine based on total student enrollment (14,172 students vs. 7,528 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. University of North Dakota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or University of North Dakota?
- University of North Dakota is 11.1% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($9,237.00 vs. $8,316.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.8% higher at University of Southern Maine than University of North Dakota ($24,500.00 vs. $13,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than University of North Dakota ($12,006 vs. $18,227)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Dakota are 5.5% lower than costs at University of Southern Maine ($11,046 vs. $11,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than University of North Dakota (95% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 73.9% larger than aid received University of North Dakota ($10,158 vs. $5,840)
University of Southern Maine vs. University of North Dakota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or University of North Dakota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of North Dakota or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of North Dakota (1088) is 104 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming University of North Dakota students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Southern Maine (22)
- Accepted freshman University of North Dakota students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than University of North Dakota (77.1%)
University of Southern Maine vs. University of North Dakota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or University of North Dakota? 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 University of North Dakota and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of North Dakota is higher than University of Southern Maine (54% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of North Dakota earn on average $12,100 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($54,700 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Dakota graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,500)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Dakota graduates. ($232 vs. $253)
- More University of North Dakota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/