Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Standish, ME | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Thomas College | Waterville, ME | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Unity College | New Gloucester, ME | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts | Portland, ME | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Doctorate |
| Maine Media College | Rockport, ME | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Master |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $29,573 for State residents and $31,561 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 86.00% and graduation rate is 58.00%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph's College of Maine | $39,986 | 80.58% | 68% | 12:1 | 1,967 |
| Thomas College | $29,152 | - | 51% | 26:1 | 1,705 |
| Unity College | $12,640 | 91.42% | 55% | 15:1 | 1,429 |
| Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts | - | - | - | - | 88 |
| Maine Media College | $44,465 | - | - | 2:1 | 30 |
| Average | $29,573 / $31,561 | 86.00% | 58.00% | 13.75:1 | 1,044 |