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Overview |
College of the Atlantic | Alma College | ||
| Location | Bar Harbor, ME | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 380 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coa.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Atlantic | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,280 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,280 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,870 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,316 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,602 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
College of the Atlantic | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 486 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
College of the Atlantic | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Atlantic | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,200 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $279 |
Diversity |
College of the Atlantic | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
College of the Atlantic | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 6% | ||
Campus |
College of the Atlantic | Alma College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than College of the Atlantic based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 380 students)
College of the Atlantic vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Atlantic or Alma College?
- Alma College is 2.4% more expensive to attend than College of the Atlantic for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $44,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Alma College than College of the Atlantic ($45,346.00 vs. $44,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Atlantic than Alma College ($22,316 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Atlantic are 27.9% lower than costs at Alma College ($9,870 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than College of the Atlantic (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 6.5% larger than aid received College of the Atlantic ($34,736 vs. $32,602)
College of the Atlantic vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Atlantic or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or College of the Atlantic .
- Accepted freshman College of the Atlantic students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Alma College (3.5)
- Alma College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than College of the Atlantic (60.1%)
College of the Atlantic vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Atlantic or Alma College? 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 Alma College and College of the Atlantic.
- The graduation rate at College of the Atlantic is higher than Alma College (71% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $20,100 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $28,200)
- College of the Atlantic students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- College of the Atlantic graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of the Atlantic students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/