- Both University of Southern Maine and University of Maine are public.
- Both schools are located in Maine.
- University of Maine has more expensive tuition of $35,346 than University of Southern Maine ($27,104).
- University of Southern Maine has tighter acceptance rate of 83.48% than University of Maine (92.26%).
- University of Maine has higher SAT scores of 1,190 than University of Southern Maine (1,110).
- University of Maine is larger with 12,231 students than University of Southern Maine (7,583 students).
| University of Southern Maine View More Rivals | University of Maine View More Rivals | |
| #10 in Maine | Rankings | #267 in National Universities #9 in Maine |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Portland, ME | Location | Orono, ME |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,920 Maine residents $27,104 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,606 Maine residents $35,346 out-of-state |
| $9,594 Maine residents $25,884 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,446 Maine residents $30,948 out-of-state |
| $9,432 | Financial Aid | $11,693 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $65 | |
| 83.48% | Acceptance Rate | 92.26% |
| 25.48% | Yield | 18.83% |
| 1,110 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,190 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,583 | Total Students | 12,231 |
| 5,616 | Undergraduate | 9,774 |
| 1,967 | Graduate | 2,457 |
| 1,932 | Online Enrollment | 2,747 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 41% | Graduation Rate | 55% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | 29% |
| 67% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $44,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,285) $5,678 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,717) $6,018 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,300 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $6,032 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 289 Full-time 544 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 516 Full-time 237 Part-time |
| 1,019 Full-time 622 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,111 Full-time 369 Part-time |
| $84,337 for Faculties $55,714 Part-time | Average Salary | $91,510 for Faculties $53,786 Part-time |