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Overview |
College of the Atlantic | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Bar Harbor, ME | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 380 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coa.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Atlantic | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,280 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,280 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,870 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,316 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,602 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
College of the Atlantic | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 486 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.69 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
College of the Atlantic | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Atlantic | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,200 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $279 |
Diversity |
College of the Atlantic | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
College of the Atlantic | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 15% | ||
Campus |
College of the Atlantic | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than College of the Atlantic based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 380 students)
College of the Atlantic vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Atlantic or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 18.5% more expensive to attend than College of the Atlantic for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $44,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.5% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than College of the Atlantic ($52,490.00 vs. $44,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Atlantic than Gustavus Adolphus College ($22,316 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Atlantic are 11.6% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($9,870 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Atlantic than Gustavus Adolphus College (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 0.6% larger than aid received College of the Atlantic ($32,808 vs. $32,602)
College of the Atlantic vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Atlantic or Gustavus Adolphus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gustavus Adolphus College or College of the Atlantic .
- Accepted freshman College of the Atlantic students have at the same average high school GPA (3.69) as students at Gustavus Adolphus College (3.69)
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than College of the Atlantic (60.1%)
College of the Atlantic vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Atlantic or Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College and College of the Atlantic.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than College of the Atlantic (82% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $28,100 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $28,200)
- College of the Atlantic students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- College of the Atlantic graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of the Atlantic students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/