- University of Southern Maine is a public school while University of New England is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Maine.
- University of New England has more expensive tuition of $42,550 than University of Southern Maine ($27,104).
- University of New England has tighter acceptance rate of 80.74% than University of Southern Maine (83.48%).
- University of Southern Maine is larger with 7,583 students than University of New England (6,434 students).
| University of Southern Maine View More Rivals | University of New England View More Rivals | |
| #10 in Maine | Rankings | #7 in Maine |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Portland, ME | Location | Biddeford, 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 Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,920 Maine residents $27,104 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $42,550 |
| $9,594 Maine residents $25,884 out-of-state | Graduate | $32,175 |
| $9,432 | Financial Aid | $19,706 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $40 graduate | |
| 83.48% | Acceptance Rate | 80.74% |
| 25.48% | Yield | 15.85% |
| 1,110 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,583 | Total Students | 6,434 |
| 5,616 | Undergraduate | 3,718 |
| 1,967 | Graduate | 2,716 |
| 1,932 | Online Enrollment | 2,577 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 41% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | 32% |
| 67% | Retention Rate | 70% |
| $44,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,000 |
| 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 Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,285) $5,678 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,580) |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,300 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (17 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 289 Full-time 544 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 295 Full-time 246 Part-time |
| 1,019 Full-time 622 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,018 Full-time 279 Part-time |
| $84,337 for Faculties $55,714 Part-time | Average Salary | $79,887 for Faculties $60,134 Part-time |