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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary CAU Lees-McRae College Fort Valley State University| College of the Atlantic | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
College of the Atlantic | JCSU | ||
| Location | Bar Harbor, ME | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 380 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coa.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Atlantic | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,280 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,280 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,870 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,316 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,602 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
College of the Atlantic | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 486 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| 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 | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Atlantic | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,200 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $331 |
Diversity |
College of the Atlantic | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 72% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
College of the Atlantic | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 41% | ||
Campus |
College of the Atlantic | JCSU | ||
| 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
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than College of the Atlantic based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 380 students)
College of the Atlantic vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Atlantic or JCSU?
- College of the Atlantic is 153.4% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($44,280.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.4% higher at College of the Atlantic than Johnson C Smith University ($44,280.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than College of the Atlantic ($20,045 vs. $22,316)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 39% lower than costs at College of the Atlantic ($7,100 vs. $9,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Atlantic than Johnson C Smith University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Atlantic students is 152.5% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($32,602 vs. $12,911)
College of the Atlantic vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Atlantic or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or College of the Atlantic .
- Accepted freshman College of the Atlantic students have a 1.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- College of the Atlantic has a higher acceptance rate (60.1%) than JCSU (25.3%)
College of the Atlantic vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Atlantic or JCSU? 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 JCSU and College of the Atlantic.
- The graduation rate at College of the Atlantic is higher than Johnson C Smith University (71% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Johnson C Smith University earn on average $2,100 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($30,300 vs. $28,200)
- College of the Atlantic students graduate with a $12,300 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($19,750 vs. $32,050)
- College of the Atlantic graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($204 vs. $331)
- More College of the Atlantic graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/