Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Fastest Response From Schools
- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider University of Southern Maine, University of Maine at Machias, and University of Maine.
- Female: For schools particularly welcoming to female students, consider Beal.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Saint Joseph's College of Maine.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider University of Maine at Machias and University of Southern Maine.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Saint Joseph's College of Maine, University of Maine at Machias, University of Maine, and University of Southern Maine.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Thomas College, University of Maine at Machias, Husson, and Saint Joseph's College of Maine.
Excellence
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at University of Maine, University of Maine at Presque Isle, University of Maine at Machias, and University of Southern Maine.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
Husson College • Bangor, ME
Studying Accounting (completion in 1992)
• 2/26/2012
"I would highly recommend it to others. The education was great."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | The facility was great, good location. I was able to receive a lot in financial aid. I enjoyed the people. The professors were excellent. |
| Program Reputation | 8 | It is still an excellent school. I know of others that have attended and received their degree. |
| Program Quality | 8 | It was a business college and focused on business applications. Their agenda and programs focused on business. |
| Instruction | 7 | The professors were good about assisting all of the students on a one on one basis if needed. They really cared that you succeeded. |
| How Difficult | 7 | I did have to study. It was a lot more difficult than high school but there was always help available. Being with other students that were on the same path helped. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | I would say it was mostly books. Accounting is rarely hands on until you reach the work force. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 2 | If you could not take a course when it was offered, the only other option was to complete it next semester. I did not have a problem with this. I just re-arranged my schedule to get everything I needed in. |
| Academic Facilities | 6 | They had an excellent library. I am sure it is much better now with newer technology. I worked a lot in my room but also used the library. |
| Social Life | 6 | I did not belong to any groups, but there were many available. I did have a close group of friends who did belong to groups and allowed me to participate. |
| Placement Services | I did not have any experience with this. I returned to my home town after school. I did not seek their assistance. | |
| Alumni Network | 7 | I still receive information from the school. I am in touch with a few of the students who were there when I was. |
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