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2022 Maine Best Colleges Tuition Comparison

This page compares the best colleges in Maine with tuition, admission, and more academic facts (Ranking data from College Evaluator). For the academic year 2021-2022, Bowdoin College rank first in the best Maine college ranking and Colby College is placed in second.

Admission Comparison Between Best Colleges in Maine

2 public and 8 private schools rank in the best Maine colleges. The schools' average acceptance rate is 63.20% where Bowdoin College has the tightest (lowest) acceptance rate of 9% and University of Maine has the highest rate of 92%. Total 40,294 students are attending one of the best Maine schools where University of Maine has the largest population with 11,741 students and College of the Atlantic has the smallest number of students (370 students). The average graduation rate is 66.30% and the average students to faculty ratio is 13.00:1 at those colleges.

The following table shows the academic information and key facts of the best Maine colleges including acceptance rate, graduation rate, student population, and students to faculty ratio.

Table. Maine Best Colleges Overview
Rank	Name	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Graduation Rate	Population	Student-Faculty Ratio
1	Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME	9%	-	95%	1,777	9:1 (11.11 %)
2	Colby College Waterville, ME	10%	1,450	90%	2,155	10:1 (10.00 %)
3	Bates College Lewiston, ME	14%	-	92%	1,876	10:1 (10.00 %)
4	University of New England Biddeford, ME	87%	1,135	61%	7,208	13:1 (7.69 %)
5	Husson University Bangor, ME	85%	1,050	58%	3,473	15:1 (6.67 %)
6	University of Maine Orono, ME	92%	1,155	56%	11,741	15:1 (6.67 %)
7	Saint Joseph's College of Maine Standish, ME	87%	946	59%	1,967	13:1 (7.69 %)
8	College of the Atlantic Bar Harbor, ME	76%	-	66%	370	9:1 (11.11 %)
9	University of Southern Maine Portland, ME	88%	1,059	36%	8,022	13:1 (7.69 %)
10	Thomas College Waterville, ME	84%	-	50%	1,705	23:1 (4.35 %)
	Average	63.20%	1,133	66.30%	40,294 (Total)	13.00:1 (7.69 %)

Best Maine Colleges 2022 Tuition Comparison and 2023 Estimated Costs

The following table lists 2021-2022 tuition & fees and compares them between the best Maine colleges. The 2021-2022 costs are officially published by IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education. The estimated costs for the academic year 2022-2023 are calculated and estimated based on each school's rate of tuition change from 2021 to 2022.

For the undergraduate programs, the average tuition & fees of the best Maine colleges is $40,902 where Colby College has the most expensive costs at $61,220 and Husson University has the lowest amount of tuition at $20,430. The average graduate tuition & fees of the best Maine colleges is $23,946 where University of Maine has the highest tuition with $29,490 and Saint Joseph's College of Maine has the lowest amount of graduate school tuition with $9,766.

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Table. Best Maine Colleges 2022 Undergraduate Tuition Comparison and 2023 Estimation
Rank	School Name	2022 Tuition & Fees		2023 Estimated Tuition & Fees
Rank	School Name	In-State	Out-of-State	In-State	Out-of-State
1	Bowdoin College	$58,322		$60,363
2	Colby College	$61,220		$63,064
3	Bates College	$59,062		$60,822
4	University of New England	$39,820		$40,920
5	Husson University	$20,430		$21,110
6	University of Maine	$11,986	$33,586	$12,233	$34,672
7	Saint Joseph's College of Maine	$39,986		$41,187
8	College of the Atlantic	$43,542		$43,542
9	University of Southern Maine	$9,904	$23,904	$10,295	$24,848
10	Thomas College	$29,152		$29,892
	Average	$10,945	$40,902	$11,264	$42,042

Table. Best Maine Colleges 2022 Graduate School Tuition Comparison and 2023 Estimation
Rank	School Name	2022 Tuition & Fees		2023 Estimated Tuition & Fees
Rank	School Name	In-State	Out-of-State	In-State	Out-of-State
1	Bowdoin College	-		-
2	Colby College	-		-
3	Bates College	-		-
4	University of New England	$29,352		$30,752
5	Husson University	$17,680		$18,280
6	University of Maine	$10,014	$29,490	$10,014	$10,450
7	Saint Joseph's College of Maine	$9,766		$10,059
8	College of the Atlantic	$29,214		$29,214
9	University of Southern Maine	$8,856	$22,968	$8,856	$8,978
10	Thomas College	$29,152		$29,892
	Average	$9,435	$23,946	$9,714	$24,645

This page compares the best colleges in Maine with tuition, admission, and more academic facts. (Ranking data from College Evaluator)Bowdoin College is ranked first in best Maine college ranking and Colby College is placed in second.

Academic Factors Comparison Between Best Colleges in Maine

1 public and 7 private schools are ranked in the best Maine colleges. The average acceptance ratio of the schools is 55.88% where Bowdoin College has the tightest acceptance ratio of 10% and University of Maine has the highest ratio of 92%. Total 31,334 students are enrolled into best schools where University of Maine has the largest population with 11,240 students and College of the Atlantic has the smallest with 354 students. The average graduation rate is 72.00% and the average students to faculty ratio is 11.63:1 at those colleges.

Next table shows the academic information and key facts of the best Maine colleges including acceptance ratio, graduation rates, student population, and students to faculty ratio.

Table. Maine Best Colleges Overview
Rank	Name	Acceptance Rates	Graduation Rates	Population	Student-Faculty Ratio
1	Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME	10%	95%	1,816	9:1 (11.11 %)
2	Colby College Waterville, ME	13%	92%	1,917	10:1 (10.00 %)
3	Bates College Lewiston, ME	18%	92%	1,787	10:1 (10.00 %)
4	University of New England Biddeford, ME	80%	59%	8,281	13:1 (7.69 %)
5	Husson University Bangor, ME	83%	55%	3,648	15:1 (6.67 %)
6	Saint Joseph's College of Maine Standish, ME	84%	59%	2,291	10:1 (10.00 %)
7	College of the Atlantic Bar Harbor, ME	67%	66%	354	10:1 (10.00 %)
8	University of Maine Orono, ME	92%	58%	11,240	16:1 (6.25 %)
	Average	55.88%	72.00%	31,334 (Total)	11.63:1 (8.60 %)

2019 Tuition & Fees Comparison and 2020 Estimated Costs

Next table lists 2018-2019 tuition & fees and compares the costs between . The 2018-2019 costs are officially published by IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education. The estimated costs for year 2019-2020 are calculated and estimated based on each school's tuition rates last year.

For the undergraduate programs, the average tuition & fees of best schools is $41,110 where Colby College has the most expensive costs with $55,210 and Husson University has the lowest amount of tuition with with $18,170. The average graduate tuition & fees of best schools is $20,323 where College of the Atlantic has the highest tuition with $29,214 and Saint Joseph's College of Maine has the lowest amount of tuition with with $8,982.

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Table. 2019 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees Comparison and 2020 Estimation
Rank	School Name	2019 Tuition & Fees		2020 Estimated Tuition & Fees
Rank	School Name	In-State	Out-of-State	In-State	Out-of-State
1	Bowdoin College	$53,922		$56,078
2	Colby College	$55,210		$57,382
3	Bates College	$53,794		$55,604
4	University of New England	$37,620		$38,742
5	Husson University	$18,170		$19,409
6	Saint Joseph's College of Maine	$35,650		$36,721
7	College of the Atlantic	$43,542		$43,542
8	University of Maine	$11,170	$30,970	$11,445	$31,674
	평균	$11,170	$41,110	$11,445	$42,394

Table. 2019 Graduate School Tuition & Fees Comparison and 2020 Estimation
Rank	School Name	2019 Tuition & Fees		2020 Estimated Tuition & Fees
Rank	School Name	In-State	Out-of-State	In-State	Out-of-State
1	Bowdoin College	-		-
2	Colby College	-		-
3	Bates College	-		-
4	University of New England	$20,525		$23,290
5	Husson University	$15,950		$16,434
6	Saint Joseph's College of Maine	$8,982		$9,251
7	College of the Atlantic	$29,214		$29,214
8	University of Maine	$9,106	$26,944	$9,334	$27,595
	평균	$9,106	$20,323	$9,334	$21,157

Maine Colleges Tuition Trends Over The Current Decade(The 2010s)

There are 42 colleges in Maine State - 16 public and 26 private schools. The average tuition & fees of public schools are $6,413 for Maine residents and $13,114 for others in 2017. It increase 1.71% from last year and 2.28% from 2010 cumulatively. For private schools, the average tuition & fees are $29,045 which are increased 8.13% from last year and 19.83% from 2010 cumulatively.

Tuition & Fees Trends of Maine Colleges from 2010 to 2017

Next table and charts illustrates the tuition changes from 2010 to 2017 for Maine colleges and universities. The costs officially published by IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education and due to the data availability, the avarage amount mainly based on 2-4 years and 4 years colleges and universities.

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For Maine public schools, the 2017 undergraduate in-state tuition & fees are $6,413 which has increased by 7.16% over the current decade and the out-of-state cost is $13,114 which has risen by 2.28%. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 0.33% while last year increase rate was 1.71%.

Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2010 to 2017 for Maine Colleges
	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	2014-2015	2015-2016	2016-2017
In-State Costs	$5,985	$6,242	$6,259	$6,327	$6,331	$6,357	$6,413
Year-to-Year Rates	0.00%	4.30%	0.26%	1.10%	0.05%	0.41%	0.88%
Cumulative Rates	0.00%	4.30%	4.58%	5.73%	5.79%	6.22%	7.16%
Out-of-State Costs	$12,821	$13,334	$13,460	$13,654	$12,778	$12,893	$13,114
Year-to-Year Rates	0.00%	4.00%	0.94%	1.44%	-6.41%	0.90%	1.71%
Cumulative Rates	0.00%	4.00%	4.98%	6.49%	-0.34%	0.56%	2.28%

For private schools in Maine state, the 2017 undergraduate tuition & fees are $29,045 which has increased by 19.83% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 2.83% while last year increase rate was 8.13%.

Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2010 to 2017 for Maine Colleges
	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	2014-2015	2015-2016	2016-2017
Tuition & Fees	$24,237	$25,553	$24,895	$25,588	$26,516	$26,861	$29,045
Year-to-Year Rates	0.00%	5.43%	-2.57%	2.78%	3.63%	1.30%	8.13%
Cumulative Rates	0.00%	5.43%	2.71%	5.57%	9.40%	10.82%	19.83%

The average graduate school tuition & fees of Maine public schools are $13,956 which has increased by 59.26% over the current decade and the out-of-state graduate cost is $29,970 which has risen by 62.49%. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 8.93% while last year increase rate was 0.55%.

Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2010 to 2017 for Maine Colleges
	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	2014-2015	2015-2016	2016-2017
In-State Costs	$8,763	$10,606	$11,649	$13,431	$13,793	$13,978	$13,956
Year-to-Year Rates	0.00%	21.03%	9.84%	15.30%	2.70%	1.34%	-0.16%
Cumulative Rates	0.00%	21.03%	32.93%	53.27%	57.40%	59.52%	59.26%
Out-of-State Costs	$18,445	$20,640	$22,381	$28,287	$29,201	$29,806	$29,970
Year-to-Year Rates	0.00%	11.90%	8.44%	26.39%	3.23%	2.07%	0.55%
Cumulative Rates	0.00%	11.90%	21.34%	53.36%	58.32%	61.60%	62.49%

For private graduate schools in Maine state, the 2017 tuition & fees are $19,713 which has increased by 45.36% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 6.47954% while last year increase rate was 3.17%.

Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2010 to 2017 for Maine Colleges
	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	2014-2015	2015-2016	2016-2017
Tuition & Fees	$13,562	$17,884	$17,035	$17,496	$18,226	$19,106	$19,713
Year-to-Year Rates	0.00%	31.87%	-4.75%	2.71%	4.17%	4.83%	3.17%
Cumulative Rates	0.00%	31.87%	25.61%	29.01%	34.40%	40.88%	45.36%

You can check the changes of other college costs including room & board costs, book & supplies, and other living expenses at Maine college cost trends.

10 Most Popular Colleges In Maine State - Tuition Comparison

This page introduce the most popular colleges and universities in Maine State. The popularity is calculated based on viewed and saved count last 6 months. Below, you can compare general academic facts including acceptance rate, student population, and graduate rate between the popular Maine schools. In addition, you can compare tuition & fees of those colleges and estimate for future academic year.

General Academic Factors Comparison Between 10 Most Popular Colleges And Universities In Maine State

In most popular schools in Maine, there are 3 public and 7 private schools. Next table shows academic information and general characteristics of the 10 Most Popular Colleges and Universities in Maine State including acceptance ratio, graduation rates, student population, and student to faculty rates.

Table. 10 Most Popular Colleges And Universities In Maine State Overview
Name	Acceptance Rates	Graduation Rates	Population	Student Faculty Ratio
Maine College of Art Portland, ME	98%	57%	488	1:10 (10.00 %)
University of Maine Orono, ME	91%	59%	11,219	1:16 (6.25 %)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine Standish, ME	78%	54%	2,102	1:12 (8.33 %)
Birthwise Midwifery School Bridgton, ME	75%	100%	60	1:6 (16.67 %)
Capilo School of Hair Design Augusta, ME	-	65%	125	1:17 (5.88 %)
Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME	15%	94%	1,806	1:9 (11.11 %)
Husson University Bangor, ME	-	-	0	-
University of Maine at Presque Isle Presque Isle, ME	77%	38%	1,326	1:15 (6.67 %)
University of Southern Maine Portland, ME	88%	34%	7,855	1:16 (6.25 %)
Unity College Unity, ME	91%	58%	739	1:12 (8.33 %)

2017 Tuition & Fees Comparison and 2018 Estimated Costs

Next table list 2016-2017 tuition & fees and compares the costs between 10 Most Popular Colleges and Universities in Maine State. The 2016-2017 costs officially published by IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education. The estimated costs for year 2017-2018 are calculated and estimated based on each school's previous tuition change rates. See school's tuition page for detail description.

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Table. 2017 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees Comparison and 2018 Estimation
	2017 Tuition & Fees		2018 Estimated Tuition & Fees
	In-State	Out-of-State	In-State	Out-of-State
Maine College of Art	$32,872		$32,872
University of Maine	$10,628	$29,498	$10,628	$29,498
Saint Joseph's College of Maine	$33,600		$33,600
Birthwise Midwifery School	$12,800		$12,800
Capilo School of Hair Design	-		-
Bowdoin College	$49,900		$49,900
Husson University	-		-
University of Maine at Presque Isle	$7,436	$11,066	$7,436	$11,066
University of Southern Maine	$7,796	$18,508	$7,796	$18,508
Unity College	$27,570		$27,570
Average	$8,620	$26,976	$8,620	$26,976

Table. 2017 Graduate School Tuition & Fees Comparison and 2018 Estimation
	2017 Tuition & Fees		2018 Estimated Tuition & Fees
	In-State	Out-of-State	In-State	Out-of-State
Maine College of Art	$32,542		$32,542
University of Maine	$8,666	$25,640	$8,666	$25,640
Saint Joseph's College of Maine	$8,460		$8,460
Birthwise Midwifery School	-		-
Capilo School of Hair Design	-		-
Bowdoin College	-		-
Husson University	-		-
University of Maine at Presque Isle	-	-	-	-
University of Southern Maine	$7,670	$19,298	$7,670	$19,298
Unity College	$25,500		-
Average	$8,168	$22,288	$8,168	$21,485

Table. 2017 Living Costs Comparison and 2018 Estimation
	2017 Living Costs		2018 Estimated Living Costs
	On-Campus	Off-campus	On-Campus	Off-Campus
Maine College of Art	$12,972	$10,200	$12,972	$10,200
University of Maine	$12,364	$12,364	$12,364	$12,364
Saint Joseph's College of Maine	$14,590	$9,900	$14,590	$9,900
Birthwise Midwifery School	-	$16,195	-	$16,195
Capilo School of Hair Design	-	-	-	-
Bowdoin College	$14,850	-	$14,850	-
Husson University	-	-	-	-
University of Maine at Presque Isle	$10,544	$8,350	$10,544	$8,350
University of Southern Maine	$12,980	$12,980	$12,980	$12,980
Unity College	$11,410	$6,810	$11,410	$6,810
Average	$12,815	$10,971	$12,815	$10,971

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