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SCSU Fairfield University Post University SHU Quinnipiac University of Bridgeport| Albertus Magnus College | College of the Atlantic | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Albertus Magnus College | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Bar Harbor, ME | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 380 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albertus.edu | coa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albertus Magnus College | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,682 | $44,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,682 | $44,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,046 | $9,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,469 | $22,316 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,016 | $32,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Albertus Magnus College | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,487 | 486 | ||
| Admitted | 1,197 | 292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 60.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Albertus Magnus College | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albertus Magnus College | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $28,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $204 |
Diversity |
Albertus Magnus College | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 32% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Albertus Magnus College | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Albertus Magnus College | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Albertus Magnus College is larger than than College of the Atlantic based on total student enrollment (1,275 students vs. 380 students)
Albertus Magnus College vs. College of the Atlantic Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albertus Magnus College or College of the Atlantic?
- College of the Atlantic is 20.7% more expensive to attend than Albertus Magnus College for in-state tuition ($44,280.00 vs. $36,682.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.7% higher at College of the Atlantic than Albertus Magnus College ($44,280.00 vs. $36,682.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Atlantic than Albertus Magnus College ($22,316 vs. $27,469)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Atlantic are 52.4% lower than costs at Albertus Magnus College ($9,870 vs. $15,046)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albertus Magnus College as College of the Atlantic (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Atlantic students is 25.3% larger than aid received Albertus Magnus College ($32,602 vs. $26,016)
Albertus Magnus College vs. College of the Atlantic Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albertus Magnus College or College of the Atlantic? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of the Atlantic or Albertus Magnus College .
- Accepted freshman College of the Atlantic students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Albertus Magnus College (3.11)
- Albertus Magnus College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than College of the Atlantic (60.1%)
Albertus Magnus College vs. College of the Atlantic Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albertus Magnus College or College of the Atlantic? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between College of the Atlantic and Albertus Magnus College.
- The graduation rate at College of the Atlantic is higher than Albertus Magnus College (71% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Albertus Magnus College earn on average $27,000 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $28,200)
- College of the Atlantic students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Albertus Magnus College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $29,000)
- College of the Atlantic graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Albertus Magnus College graduates. ($204 vs. $299)
- More College of the Atlantic graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albertus Magnus College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/