Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between best schools in Maine. By school type, there are 2 public and 8 private schools in best schools in Maine. By school level, all 10 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Rank | Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowdoin College | Brunswick, ME | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 2 | Colby College | Waterville, ME | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 3 | Bates College | Lewiston, ME | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 4 | University of New England | Biddeford, ME | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 5 | Husson University | Bangor, ME | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 6 | University of Maine | Orono, ME | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 7 | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Standish, ME | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| 8 | College of the Atlantic | Bar Harbor, ME | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| 9 | University of Southern Maine | Portland, ME | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 10 | Thomas College | Waterville, ME | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in Maine is - for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowdoin College | $67,832 | 7.13% | 95% | 9:1 | 1,881 |
| 2 | Colby College | $69,600 | 7.09% | 89% | 9:1 | 2,412 |
| 3 | Bates College | $66,590 | 13.32% | 90% | 9:1 | 1,760 |
| 4 | University of New England | $44,210 | 91.63% | 68% | 11:1 | 6,573 |
| 5 | Husson University | $23,304 | 80.95% | 59% | 15:1 | 3,367 |
| 6 | University of Maine | $13,326 / $36,756 | 96.64% | 55% | 15:1 | 12,029 |
| 7 | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | $44,420 | 83.51% | 66% | 10:1 | 1,454 |
| 8 | College of the Atlantic | $47,997 | 70.17% | 68% | 9:1 | 358 |
| 9 | University of Southern Maine | $12,090 / $29,940 | 79.23% | 40% | 14:1 | 7,604 |
| 10 | Thomas College | $31,824 | 96.30% | 54% | 20:1 | 1,635 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 | |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator. We compare the schools that ranked top 10 in Maineand in top 500 ranking for all colleges and universities in United States.
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