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Overview |
College of the Atlantic | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Bar Harbor, ME | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 380 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coa.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Atlantic | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,280 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,280 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,870 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,316 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,602 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
College of the Atlantic | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 486 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| 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 | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Atlantic | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,200 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $332 |
Diversity |
College of the Atlantic | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 72% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
College of the Atlantic | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 15% | ||
Campus |
College of the Atlantic | Claflin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Claflin University is larger than than College of the Atlantic based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 380 students)
College of the Atlantic vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Atlantic or Claflin University?
- College of the Atlantic is 168.8% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($44,280.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.8% higher at College of the Atlantic than Claflin University ($44,280.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than College of the Atlantic ($19,951 vs. $22,316)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 4.1% lower than costs at College of the Atlantic ($9,480 vs. $9,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Atlantic than Claflin University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Atlantic students is 137.8% larger than aid received Claflin University ($32,602 vs. $13,707)
College of the Atlantic vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Atlantic or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or College of the Atlantic .
- Accepted freshman College of the Atlantic students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than College of the Atlantic (60.1%)
College of the Atlantic vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Atlantic or Claflin University? 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 Claflin University and College of the Atlantic.
- The graduation rate at College of the Atlantic is higher than Claflin University (71% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Claflin University earn on average $2,500 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($30,700 vs. $28,200)
- College of the Atlantic students graduate with a $12,434 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $32,184)
- College of the Atlantic graduates are paying $128 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($204 vs. $332)
- More College of the Atlantic graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/