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Overview |
College of the Atlantic | St. Joe's | ||
| Location | Bar Harbor, ME | Rutland, VT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 380 | 227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coa.edu | csj.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Atlantic | St. Joe's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,280 | $17,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,280 | $17,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,870 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,316 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,602 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
College of the Atlantic | St. Joe's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 486 | - | ||
| Admitted | 292 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.12 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
College of the Atlantic | St. Joe's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Atlantic | St. Joe's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,200 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $24,612 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $254 |
Diversity |
College of the Atlantic | St. Joe's | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 17% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
College of the Atlantic | St. Joe's | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 32% | ||
Campus |
College of the Atlantic | St. Joe's | ||
| 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
- College of the Atlantic is larger than than St. Joe's based on total student enrollment (380 students vs. 227 students)
College of the Atlantic vs. St. Joe's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Atlantic or St. Joe's?
- College of the Atlantic is 153% more expensive to attend than St. Joe's for in-state tuition ($44,280.00 vs. $17,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153% higher at College of the Atlantic than College of St Joseph ($44,280.00 vs. $17,500.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Atlantic are 21.6% lower than costs at College of St Joseph ($9,870 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Atlantic than College of St Joseph (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Atlantic students is ?% larger than aid received College of St Joseph ($32,602 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Atlantic or St. Joe's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Joe's or College of the Atlantic .
- Accepted freshman College of the Atlantic students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at St. Joe's (3.12)
College of the Atlantic vs. St. Joe's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Atlantic or St. Joe's? 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 St. Joe's and College of the Atlantic.
- The graduation rate at College of the Atlantic is higher than College of St Joseph (71% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from College of St Joseph earn on average $9,400 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($37,600 vs. $28,200)
- College of the Atlantic students graduate with a $4,862 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Joe's graduates. ($19,750 vs. $24,612)
- College of the Atlantic graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than St. Joe's graduates. ($204 vs. $254)
- More College of the Atlantic graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Joe's students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/