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Overview |
Coe College | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Bar Harbor, ME | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,264 | 380 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | coa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,314 | $44,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,314 | $44,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $9,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,237 | $22,316 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,143 | $32,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Coe College | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 486 | ||
| Admitted | - | 292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Coe College | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $28,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $204 |
Diversity |
Coe College | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Coe College | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Coe College | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coe College is larger than than College of the Atlantic based on total student enrollment (1,264 students vs. 380 students)
Coe College vs. College of the Atlantic Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or College of the Atlantic?
- Coe College is 13.6% more expensive to attend than College of the Atlantic for in-state tuition ($50,314.00 vs. $44,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at Coe College than College of the Atlantic ($50,314.00 vs. $44,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coe College than College of the Atlantic ($21,237 vs. $22,316)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Atlantic are 10.6% lower than costs at Coe College ($9,870 vs. $10,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coe College than College of the Atlantic (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 32.3% larger than aid received College of the Atlantic ($43,143 vs. $32,602)
Which college is harder to get into, Coe 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 Coe College .
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at College of the Atlantic (3.69)
Coe College vs. College of the Atlantic Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe 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 Coe College.
- The graduation rate at College of the Atlantic is higher than Coe College (71% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Coe College earn on average $19,900 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $28,200)
- College of the Atlantic students graduate with a $8,355 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $28,105)
- College of the Atlantic graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($204 vs. $290)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of the Atlantic students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/