- Both Husson University and Colby College are private.
- Both schools are located in Maine.
- Colby College has more expensive tuition of $66,600 than Husson University ($22,194).
- Colby College has tighter acceptance rate of 15.79% than Husson University (86.27%).
- Colby College has higher SAT scores of 1,490 than Husson University (1,100).
- Husson University is larger with 3,065 students than Colby College (2,299 students).
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| #6 in Maine | Rankings | #9 in Liberal Arts Colleges #1 in Maine |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Bangor, ME | Location | Waterville, ME |
Husson| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $22,194 | Undergraduate | $66,600 |
| $19,532 | Graduate | |
| $12,067 | Financial Aid | $54,700 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 86.27% | Acceptance Rate | 15.79% |
| 27.06% | Yield | 31.24% |
| 1,100 SAT | Test Scores | 1,490 SAT, 34 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,065 | Total Students | 2,299 |
| 2,429 | Undergraduate | 2,299 |
| 636 | Graduate | 0 |
| 662 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 59% | Graduation Rate | 88% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 7% | |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 93% |
| Average Earning after Graduation | $71,000 | |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,117) $5,708 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,398) $8,460 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,883 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $7,870 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 139 Full-time 293 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 232 Full-time 15 Part-time |
| 399 Full-time 357 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 765 Full-time 56 Part-time |
| $67,179 for Faculties $59,105 Part-time | Average Salary | $104,344 for Faculties $70,559 Part-time |