| MECA vs. Saint Joseph's College of Maine |
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|---|---|---|
#82 in Arts, Design, Music Schools | Rankings* | #28 in Federal Region I Universities #7 in Maine Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years School of art, music, and design | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$41,398 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$42,834 |
| expensive$41,068 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,630 |
| Less$19,763 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$22,685 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,060 SAT- |
| Tighter73.96% | Acceptance Rate | Easier80.84% |
| Favorable20.42% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower16.89% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller436 | Total Enrollment | Larger1,478 |
| Smaller380 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger990 |
| Smaller56 | Graduate Student Population | Larger488 |
| - | Online Student Population | 782 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower48% | Graduate Rate | Higher69% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower72% | Retention Rate | Higher77% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 318) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 780) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,990) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 103 | Number of faculties | 223 |
| Higher$60,891 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$56,110 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.