| CMCC vs. SMCC |
#5 in Maine Community Colleges | Rankings* | #4 in Maine Community Colleges |
| Public, 2-4 years Associate's - Public Suburban-serving Single Campus | School Type | Public, 2-4 years Associate's - Public Suburban-serving Multicampus |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$3,864 Maine Residents $6,744 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$3,797 Maine Residents $6,677 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | - |
| Less$5,486 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$5,869 |
| Admission | ||
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller3,376 | Total Enrollment (All Undergraduate in both schools) | Larger6,007 |
| Smaller1,090 | Online Student Population | Larger1,831 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher22% | Graduate Rate | Lower18% |
| Lower11% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher15% |
| Lower55% | Retention Rate | Higher59% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 320) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 610) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,450) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
| 184 | Number of faculties | 437 |
| Lower$59,932 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$70,454 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.