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URI SHU Roger Williams University Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State ECSU Salem State University Providence Salve Regina University Ithaca College| College of the Atlantic | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
College of the Atlantic | RIC | ||
| Location | Bar Harbor, ME | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 380 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coa.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Atlantic | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,280 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,280 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,870 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,316 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,602 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 62% |
Admission |
College of the Atlantic | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 486 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
College of the Atlantic | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Atlantic | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,200 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $219 |
Diversity |
College of the Atlantic | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 17% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
College of the Atlantic | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 20% | ||
Campus |
College of the Atlantic | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than College of the Atlantic based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 380 students)
College of the Atlantic vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Atlantic or RIC?
- College of the Atlantic is 367% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($44,280.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77% higher at College of the Atlantic than Rhode Island College ($44,280.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than College of the Atlantic ($11,014 vs. $22,316)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Atlantic are 35.9% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($9,870 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Atlantic than Rhode Island College (97% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Atlantic students is 332.6% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($32,602 vs. $7,537)
College of the Atlantic vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Atlantic or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or College of the Atlantic .
- Accepted freshman College of the Atlantic students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than College of the Atlantic (60.1%)
College of the Atlantic vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Atlantic or RIC? 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 RIC and College of the Atlantic.
- The graduation rate at College of the Atlantic is higher than Rhode Island College (71% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $13,800 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $28,200)
- College of the Atlantic students graduate with a $1,450 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($19,750 vs. $21,200)
- College of the Atlantic graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($204 vs. $219)
- More College of the Atlantic graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/