- University of Southern Maine is a public school while Colby College is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Maine.
- Colby College has more expensive tuition of $66,600 than University of Southern Maine ($27,104).
- Colby College has tighter acceptance rate of 15.79% than University of Southern Maine (83.48%).
- Colby College has higher SAT scores of 1,490 than University of Southern Maine (1,110).
- University of Southern Maine is larger with 7,583 students than Colby College (2,299 students).
| University of Southern Maine View More Rivals | Colby College View More Rivals | |
| #10 in Maine | Rankings | #9 in Liberal Arts Colleges #1 in Maine |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Portland, ME | Location | Waterville, ME |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,920 Maine residents $27,104 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $66,600 |
| $9,594 Maine residents $25,884 out-of-state | Graduate | |
| $9,432 | Financial Aid | $54,700 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 83.48% | Acceptance Rate | 15.79% |
| 25.48% | Yield | 31.24% |
| 1,110 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,490 SAT, 34 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,583 | Total Students | 2,299 |
| 5,616 | Undergraduate | 2,299 |
| 1,967 | Graduate | 0 |
| 1,932 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 41% | Graduation Rate | 88% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | 7% |
| 67% | Retention Rate | 93% |
| $44,400 | 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: 1,285) $5,678 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,398) $8,460 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,300 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $7,870 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 289 Full-time 544 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 232 Full-time 15 Part-time |
| 1,019 Full-time 622 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 765 Full-time 56 Part-time |
| $84,337 for Faculties $55,714 Part-time | Average Salary | $104,344 for Faculties $70,559 Part-time |