- Both University of New England and Colby College are private.
- Both schools are located in Maine.
- Colby College has more expensive tuition of $66,600 than University of New England ($42,550).
- Colby College has tighter acceptance rate of 15.79% than University of New England (80.74%).
- University of New England is larger with 6,434 students than Colby College (2,299 students).
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| #7 in Maine | Rankings | #9 in Liberal Arts Colleges #1 in Maine |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Biddeford, ME | Location | Waterville, ME |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $42,550 | Undergraduate | $66,600 |
| $32,175 | Graduate | |
| $19,706 | Financial Aid | $54,700 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 80.74% | Acceptance Rate | 15.79% |
| 15.85% | Yield | 31.24% |
| Test Scores | 1,490 SAT, 34 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 6,434 | Total Students | 2,299 |
| 3,718 | Undergraduate | 2,299 |
| 2,716 | Graduate | 0 |
| 2,577 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 59% | Graduation Rate | 88% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | 7% |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 93% |
| $51,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $71,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,580) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,398) $8,460 average annual costs |
| ✔ (17 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $7,870 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 295 Full-time 246 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 232 Full-time 15 Part-time |
| 1,018 Full-time 279 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 765 Full-time 56 Part-time |
| $79,887 for Faculties $60,134 Part-time | Average Salary | $104,344 for Faculties $70,559 Part-time |