- Saint Joseph's College of Maine is a private school while University of Southern Maine is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Maine.
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine has more expensive tuition of $42,834 than University of Southern Maine ($27,104).
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine has tighter acceptance rate of 80.11% than University of Southern Maine (83.48%).
- University of Southern Maine has higher SAT scores of 1,110 than Saint Joseph's College of Maine (1,060).
- University of Southern Maine is larger with 7,583 students than Saint Joseph's College of Maine (1,478 students).
Saint Joseph's College of Maine View More Rivals | University of Southern Maine View More Rivals | |
| #5 in Maine | Rankings | #10 in Maine |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Standish, ME | Location | Portland, ME |
Saint Joseph's College| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $42,834 | Undergraduate | $10,920 Maine residents $27,104 out-of-state |
| $9,630 | Graduate | $9,594 Maine residents $25,884 out-of-state |
| $22,685 | Financial Aid | $9,432 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 80.11% | Acceptance Rate | 83.48% |
| 25.12% | Yield | 25.48% |
| 1,060 SAT | Test Scores | 1,110 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,478 | Total Students | 7,583 |
| 990 | Undergraduate | 5,616 |
| 488 | Graduate | 1,967 |
| 782 | Online Enrollment | 1,932 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 69% | Graduation Rate | 41% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 29% | |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 67% |
| $47,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 780) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,285) $5,678 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,300 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 72 Full-time 151 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 289 Full-time 544 Part-time |
| 261 Full-time 206 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,019 Full-time 622 Part-time |
| $55,491 for Faculties $52,572 Part-time | Average Salary | $84,337 for Faculties $55,714 Part-time |