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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bates College | Lewiston, ME | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Bowdoin College | Brunswick, ME | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| University of New England | Biddeford, ME | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Standish, ME | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts | Portland, ME | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $43,758 for State residents and $50,546 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 49.99% and graduation rate is 79.25%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bates College | $61,066 | 14.00% | 92% | 10:1 | 1,821 |
| Bowdoin College | $61,528 | 9.00% | 94% | 9:1 | 1,951 |
| University of New England | $40,950 | 95.99% | 63% | 12:1 | 6,642 |
| Saint Joseph's College of Maine | $41,586 | 80.98% | 68% | 8:1 | 1,235 |
| Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts | $47,600 | - | - | - | 95 |
| Average | $43,758 / $50,546 | 49.99% | 79.25% | 9.75:1 | 2,349 |