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.
Compare Selected Schools
| 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 $33,548 for State residents and $38,878 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 61.40% and graduation rate is 67.00%. Next table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
Compare Selected Schools
| 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 | $57,280 | 10% | 90% | 10:1 | 2,000 | |
| 3 | Bates College | $55,683 | 12% | 89% | 10:1 | 1,832 | |
| 4 | University of New England | $38,750 | 84% | 63% | 13:1 | 8,010 | |
| 5 | Husson University | $18,940 | 85% | 55% | 15:1 | 3,761 | |
| 6 | University of Maine | $11,438 / $31,748 | 90% | 60% | 15:1 | 11,404 | |
| 7 | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | $36,720 | 87% | 63% | 13:1 | 2,106 | |
| 8 | College of the Atlantic | $43,542 | 72% | 67% | 9:1 | 337 | |
| 9 | University of Southern Maine | $9,226 / $22,050 | 81% | 39% | 13:1 | 8,140 | |
| 10 | Thomas College | $27,720 | 84% | 49% | 23:1 | 1,767 | |
| Average | $33,548 / $38,878 | 61.40% | 67.00% | 13.00:1 | 4,119 | ||
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