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 | $64,910 | 9.19% | 94% | 9:1 | 1,915 |
| 2 | Colby College | $66,600 | 7.61% | 88% | 10:1 | 2,299 |
| 3 | Bates College | $63,478 | 13.74% | 92% | 10:1 | 1,790 |
| 4 | University of New England | $42,550 | 96.28% | 59% | 12:1 | 6,434 |
| 5 | Husson University | $22,194 | 91.31% | 59% | 16:1 | 3,065 |
| 6 | University of Maine | $12,606 / $35,346 | 93.96% | 55% | 14:1 | 12,231 |
| 7 | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | $42,834 | 80.84% | 69% | 10:1 | 1,478 |
| 8 | College of the Atlantic | $46,179 | 60.08% | 58% | 10:1 | 380 |
| 9 | University of Southern Maine | $10,920 / $27,104 | 85.43% | 41% | 14:1 | 7,583 |
| 10 | Thomas College | $30,896 | 97.24% | 50% | 23:1 | 1,737 |
| 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.