University of Maine vs University of Southern Maine

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Both schools are four-years, public schools.
University of Maine has more expensive tuition & fees ($35,346) than University of Southern Maine ($27,104).
It is harder to admit to University of Southern Maine than University of Maine.
University of Maine has more students with 12,231 students while University of Southern Maine has 7,583 students.
University of Maine has more full-time faculties with 516 faculties while University of Southern Maine has 289 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - University of Maine and University of Southern Maine.

University of Maine	vs.	University of Southern Maine
Orono, Maine	Location	Portland, Maine
Four-years, Public	School Type	four-years, Public
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)	Carnegie Classification	Master's College and University (larger programs)
In-State$12,606 Out-Of-State$35,346	2024 Tuition & Fees	In-State$10,920 Out-Of-State$27,104
79%	% Receiving Financial Aid	59%
$11,066	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$9,350

95.71 %	Acceptance Rates	79.31 %
13.95 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	15.55 %
-	SAT Score	1,120
-	ACT Score	25
56 %	Graduation Rate	46 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	25 %
75 %	Retention Rate	67 %
12,231	Student Population	7,583
516	Number of Faculties	289
14 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	14 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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