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 or high institutes.
| 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 $33,707 for State residents and $42,304 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 59.52% and graduation rate is 66.70%. 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 | $61,528 | 8.82% | 94% | 9:1 | 1,951 |
| 2 | Colby College | $63,520 | 8.87% | 87% | 10:1 | 2,262 |
| 3 | Bates College | $61,066 | 17.31% | 92% | 10:1 | 1,821 |
| 4 | University of New England | $40,950 | 89.99% | 63% | 12:1 | 6,642 |
| 5 | Husson University | $21,090 | 85.55% | 54% | 14:1 | 3,311 |
| 6 | University of Maine | $12,135 / $33,736 | 96.46% | 57% | 16:1 | 12,657 |
| 7 | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | $41,586 | 80.58% | 68% | 8:1 | 1,235 |
| 8 | College of the Atlantic | $44,829 | 61.14% | 67% | 10:1 | 376 |
| 9 | University of Southern Maine | $10,119 / $24,736 | 86.99% | 34% | 13:1 | 7,996 |
| 10 | Thomas College | $29,996 | - | 51% | 19:1 | 1,394 |
| Average | $33,707 / $42,304 | 59.52% | 66.70% | 12.10:1 | 3,965 | |
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.