Southern Maine vs. WVSU
The following statements compare University of Southern Maine and West Virginia 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 WVSU ($15,219).
- Southern Maine's acceptance rate (79.31%) is lower than WVSU (96.37%).
- Southern Maine has higher yield (15.55%) than WVSU (7.48%).
- Southern Maine's SAT score (1,120) is higher than WVSU (955).
- WVSU's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than Southern Maine (14 to 1).
- Southern Maine (7,528 students) is larger than WVSU (3,458 students) with more enrolled students.
- WVSU ($9,392) has higher amount of financial aid than Southern Maine ($9,350).
- Southern Maine's graduation rate (46%) is higher than WVSU (34%).

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

West Virginia State University
Public, 4 years • Institute, WV #218 Liberal Arts Colleges, #12 in West Virginia more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Master's
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$9,499 In-State
$15,219 out-of-state
$15,219 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,392
Test Scores
955 SAT
20 ACT
Admission
96.37% Acceptance Rate
7.48% Yield
Enrollment
3,322 Undergraduate
136 Graduate
467 Online Students
Graduation Rate
34% Graduation Rate
13% Transfer-out Rate
63% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
101 Faculties (full-time)
237 Staffs (full-time)
$57,028 Faculty Salary
$51,537 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,762 annual charge
-376 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,760 annual charge
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