Key differences on Getting in
- 1
South Dakota State's yield is 19 pts higher than U. Maine's
Yield rate - 2
U. Maine admits 97% vs. 98% at South Dakota State
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- South Dakota StateOpen
- U. MaineOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 15–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- South Dakota StateTest-optional
- U. MaineTest-blind
How they read a record
South Dakota State
GPA, the high school record, class rank, and a college-prep program are required.
U. Maine
The high school record and a college-prep program are required; GPA and class rank are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | South Dakota State | U. Maine |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Considered |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Required | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Required |
| Essay | Considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why