| New England vs. MECA |
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|---|---|---|
#252 in National Universities #4 in Maine Colleges | Rankings* | #82 in Arts, Design, Music Schools |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years School of art, music, and design |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$44,210 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$42,942 |
| cheaper$40,235 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$42,647 |
| Less$18,169 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$20,884 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier91.63% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter76.06% |
| Lower12.37% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable16.14% |
| High School GPA High School Record Recommendations English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger6,573 | Total Enrollment | Smaller475 |
| Larger3,884 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller417 |
| Larger2,689 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller58 |
| 2,887 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher68% | Graduate Rate | Lower52% |
| Lower2% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher5% |
| Higher79% | Retention Rate | Lower72% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,580) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 318) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,990) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 |
| 565 | Number of faculty | 105 |
| Higher$86,697 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$68,014 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.