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