Edward Waters vs. MECA
Edward Waters ranked #-1 and MECA ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Edward Waters University and Maine College of Art & Design with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- MECA's tuition ($41,398) is more expensive than Edward Waters ($15,098).
- MECA's acceptance rate (77.55%) is lower than Edward Waters (84.81%).
- MECA has higher yield (17.09%) than Edward Waters (3.80%).
- MECA's students to faculty ratio (8 to 1) is lower than Edward Waters (18 to 1).
- Edward Waters (1,175 students) is larger than MECA (474 students) with more enrolled students.
- MECA ($20,884) has higher amount of financial aid than Edward Waters ($7,819).
- MECA's graduation rate (49%) is higher than Edward Waters (28%).

Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$15,098
Financial Aid
$7,819
Test Scores
Admission
84.81% Acceptance Rate
3.80% Yield
Enrollment
1,113 Undergraduate
62 Graduate
62 Online Students
Graduation Rate
28% Graduation Rate
29% Transfer-out Rate
53% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
44 Faculties (full-time)
167 Staffs (full-time)
$46,263 Faculty Salary
$50,883 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$3,788 annual charge
-596 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,222 annual charge

Maine College of Art & Design
Private, 4 years • Portland, ME #66 Arts, Music, Design Schools, #ME in Maine more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$41,398
Financial Aid
$20,884
Test Scores
Admission
77.55% Acceptance Rate
17.09% Yield
Enrollment
422 Undergraduate
52 Graduate
4 Online Students
Graduation Rate
49% Graduation Rate
27% Transfer-out Rate
78% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
8 to 1 Students to Faculty
30 Faculties (full-time)
107 Staffs (full-time)
$57,180 Faculty Salary
$61,474 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,750 annual charge
-344 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$6,888 annual charge
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