Southern Maine vs. TSU
The following statements compare University of Southern Maine and Tarleton State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Southern Maine's tuition ($27,104) is more expensive than TSU ($17,958).
- Southern Maine's acceptance rate (79.31%) is lower than TSU (94.20%).
- TSU has higher yield (32.80%) than Southern Maine (15.55%).
- Southern Maine's SAT score (1,120) is higher than TSU (1,060).
- Southern Maine's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than TSU (18 to 1).
- TSU (15,937 students) is larger than Southern Maine (7,528 students) with more enrolled students.
- Southern Maine ($9,350) has higher amount of financial aid than TSU ($7,811).
- TSU's graduation rate (51%) 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

Tarleton State University
Public, 4 years • Stephenville, TX #380 National Universities, #45 in Texas more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$7,878 In-State
$17,958 out-of-state
$17,958 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,811
Test Scores
1,060 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
94.20% Acceptance Rate
32.80% Yield
Enrollment
13,688 Undergraduate
2,249 Graduate
4,015 Online Students
Graduation Rate
51% Graduation Rate
27% Transfer-out Rate
74% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
476 Faculties (full-time)
1,158 Staffs (full-time)
$69,809 Faculty Salary
$60,407 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,378 annual charge
-4,202 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,468 annual charge
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