Institutional Characteristics
Next 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 or high institutes.
| Rank | Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowdoin College | Brunswick, ME | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor | |
| 2 | Colby College | Waterville, ME | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor | |
| 3 | Bates College | Lewiston, ME | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor | |
| 4 | University of New England | Biddeford, ME | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| 5 | Husson University | Bangor, ME | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| 6 | University of Maine | Orono, ME | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| 7 | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Standish, ME | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate | |
| 8 | College of the Atlantic | Bar Harbor, ME | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master | |
| 9 | University of Southern Maine | Portland, ME | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| 10 | Thomas College | Waterville, ME | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in Maine is $33,608 for State residents and $39,798 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 61.40% and graduation rate is 66.80%. Next 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 | $56,350 | 9% | 95% | 9:1 | 1,828 | |
| 2 | Colby College | $59,430 | 10% | 89% | 10:1 | 2,000 | |
| 3 | Bates College | $57,353 | 12% | 91% | 10:1 | 1,832 | |
| 4 | University of New England | $38,750 | 84% | 68% | 13:1 | 8,010 | |
| 5 | Husson University | $19,772 | 85% | 57% | 15:1 | 3,761 | |
| 6 | University of Maine | $11,744 / $32,534 | 90% | 57% | 15:1 | 11,404 | |
| 7 | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | $38,820 | 87% | 67% | 13:1 | 2,106 | |
| 8 | College of the Atlantic | $43,542 | 72% | 52% | 9:1 | 337 | |
| 9 | University of Southern Maine | $9,528 / $22,996 | 81% | 40% | 13:1 | 8,140 | |
| 10 | Thomas College | $28,430 | 84% | 52% | 23:1 | 1,767 | |
| Average | $33,608 / $39,798 | 61.40% | 66.80% | 13.00:1 | 4,119 | ||
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.