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Overview |
College of the Atlantic | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Bar Harbor, ME | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 380 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coa.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Atlantic | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,280 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,280 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,870 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,316 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,602 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
College of the Atlantic | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 486 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 2.8 | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
College of the Atlantic | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Atlantic | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,200 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $258 |
Diversity |
College of the Atlantic | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
College of the Atlantic | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 45% | ||
Campus |
College of the Atlantic | Paul Smith's 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
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is larger than than College of the Atlantic based on total student enrollment (686 students vs. 380 students)
College of the Atlantic vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Atlantic or Paul Smith's College?
- College of the Atlantic is 38.3% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($44,280.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.3% higher at College of the Atlantic than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($44,280.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Atlantic than Paul Smith's College ($22,316 vs. $25,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Atlantic are 57.5% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($9,870 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than College of the Atlantic (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Atlantic students is 32.8% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($32,602 vs. $24,545)
College of the Atlantic vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Atlantic or Paul Smith's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Smith's College or College of the Atlantic .
- Accepted freshman College of the Atlantic students have a 0.89 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than College of the Atlantic (60.1%)
College of the Atlantic vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Atlantic or Paul Smith's 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 Paul Smith's College and College of the Atlantic.
- The graduation rate at College of the Atlantic is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (71% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science earn on average $8,500 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $28,200)
- College of the Atlantic students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,000)
- College of the Atlantic graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($204 vs. $258)
- More College of the Atlantic graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Smith's College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/