Bastyr University vs University of New England (UNE)

Bastyr University and University of New England, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer unique educational experiences tailored to students seeking careers in healthcare and natural medicine. Bastyr, located in Kenmore, Washington, boasts a holistic approach to healthcare, emphasizing integrative medicine and natural therapies. In contrast, the University of New England, situated in Biddeford, Maine, excels in health sciences, pharmacy, and marine sciences. While Bastyr maintains a smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community, UNE's larger size provides a diverse and vibrant campus environment. Explore the detailed comparison table below to delve into the acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, and graduation rates of these two exceptional universities, and discover which one aligns best with your academic aspirations and career goals.

	Bastyr University	University of New England
Overview
Location	Kenmore, Washington	Biddeford, Maine
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Quarter	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate		76.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	N/A	90.0%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $60 Graduate: $75	Undergraduate: $40 Graduate: $40
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants		4,765
Total number of admissions given out		4,288
Admitted students who chose to enroll		595
Yield rate		13.9%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price		$54,570
Average net price		$36,261
Tuition		$38,420
Room & board		$15,650
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)		100.0% Average amount $21,394
Students receiving federal student loan		84.0% Average amount $4,819
Students taking out private loans		31.0% Average amount $21,463

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	75 Men 17.3% Women 82.7%	3,671 Men 30.6% Women 69.4%
Graduate students	676 Men 14.9% Women 85.1%	2,971 Men 26.9% Women 73.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	2.5%	0.5%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	132	1,603
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Multidisciplinary Studies Psychology Family and Consumer Sciences Natural Resources and Conservation	Health Professions Education Public Administration and Social Service Biological and Biomedical Sciences Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities	New England Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	N/A	63.1%
Dropout rate	N/A	7.8%
Transferred out	N/A	29.0%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $57,398 Nutrition Sciences (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $21,681 Year 2: $21,740 Year 3: $55,873 Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $22,411 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $35,020 Energy and Biologically Based Therapies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $32,747 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,707 Year 2: $36,668 Year 3: $31,557 Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $32,755 Year 2: $33,850 Year 3: $30,483 Nutrition Sciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,720 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $28,908 Culinary Arts and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,138 Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $194,084 Year 2: $182,280 Year 3: $205,893 Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $96,794 Year 2: $124,217 Year 3: $125,326 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $107,345 Year 2: $102,919 Year 3: $114,087 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $74,735 Year 2: $86,550 Year 3: $91,187 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $66,460 Year 2: $68,024 Year 3: $74,136 Educational Administration and Supervision (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $72,545 Year 2: $70,344 Year 3: $73,964 Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $57,440 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $71,046 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $63,915 Year 2: $66,922 Year 3: $68,977 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,714 Year 2: $63,806 Year 3: $65,354 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $52,443 Year 2: $55,651 Year 3: $60,813

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