Southern Maine vs. Canisius
The following statements compare University of Southern Maine and Canisius University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Canisius's tuition ($32,720) is more expensive than Southern Maine ($27,104).
- Southern Maine's acceptance rate (79.31%) is lower than Canisius (81.77%).
- Southern Maine has higher yield (15.55%) than Canisius (12.50%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,120.
- Canisius's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than Southern Maine (14 to 1).
- Southern Maine (7,528 students) is larger than Canisius (2,545 students) with more enrolled students.
- Canisius ($21,032) has higher amount of financial aid than Southern Maine ($9,350).
- Canisius's graduation rate (71%) is higher than Southern Maine (46%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,920 In-State
$27,104 out-of-state
$27,104 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,350
Test Scores
1,120 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
79.31% Acceptance Rate
15.55% Yield
Enrollment
5,520 Undergraduate
2,008 Graduate
1,829 Online Students
Graduation Rate
46% Graduation Rate
25% Transfer-out Rate
76% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
259 Faculties (full-time)
956 Staffs (full-time)
$84,337 Faculty Salary
$55,714 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,130 annual charge
-1,760 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,520 annual charge

Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$32,720
Financial Aid
$21,032
Test Scores
Admission
81.77% Acceptance Rate
12.50% Yield
Enrollment
1,798 Undergraduate
747 Graduate
235 Online Students
Graduation Rate
71% Graduation Rate
21% Transfer-out Rate
80% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
126 Faculties (full-time)
360 Staffs (full-time)
$76,180 Faculty Salary
$56,090 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,660 annual charge
-1,046 capacity
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