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), 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 $33,670 for State residents and $40,902 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 63.20% and graduation rate is 66.30%. 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 | $58,322 | 9% | 95% | 9:1 | 1,777 |
| 2 | Colby College | $61,220 | 10% | 90% | 10:1 | 2,155 |
| 3 | Bates College | $59,062 | 14% | 92% | 10:1 | 1,876 |
| 4 | University of New England | $39,820 | 87% | 61% | 13:1 | 7,208 |
| 5 | Husson University | $20,430 | 85% | 58% | 15:1 | 3,473 |
| 6 | University of Maine | $11,986 / $33,586 | 92% | 56% | 15:1 | 11,741 |
| 7 | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | $39,986 | 87% | 59% | 13:1 | 1,967 |
| 8 | College of the Atlantic | $43,542 | 76% | 66% | 9:1 | 370 |
| 9 | University of Southern Maine | $9,904 / $23,904 | 88% | 36% | 13:1 | 8,022 |
| 10 | Thomas College | $29,152 | 84% | 50% | 23:1 | 1,705 |
| Average | $33,670 / $40,902 | 63.20% | 66.30% | 13.00:1 | 4,029 | |
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.