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Overview |
College of the Atlantic | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Location | Bar Harbor, ME | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 380 | 164,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coa.edu | snhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Atlantic | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,280 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,280 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,870 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,316 | $32,043 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,602 | $4,434 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 64% |
Admission |
College of the Atlantic | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 486 | 35,992 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 34,687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.18 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
College of the Atlantic | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Atlantic | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,200 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $18,816 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $194 |
Diversity |
College of the Atlantic | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 34% |
Students |
College of the Atlantic | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 93% | ||
Campus |
College of the Atlantic | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| 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
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than College of the Atlantic based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 380 students)
College of the Atlantic vs. Southern New Hampshire University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Atlantic or Southern New Hampshire University?
- College of the Atlantic is 195.2% more expensive to attend than Southern New Hampshire University for in-state tuition ($44,280.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 195.2% higher at College of the Atlantic than Southern New Hampshire University ($44,280.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Atlantic than Southern New Hampshire University ($22,316 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Atlantic are 19.6% lower than costs at Southern New Hampshire University ($9,870 vs. $11,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Atlantic than Southern New Hampshire University (97% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Atlantic students is 635.3% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($32,602 vs. $4,434)
College of the Atlantic vs. Southern New Hampshire University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Atlantic or Southern New Hampshire University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern New Hampshire University or College of the Atlantic .
- Accepted freshman College of the Atlantic students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Southern New Hampshire University (3.18)
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than College of the Atlantic (60.1%)
College of the Atlantic vs. Southern New Hampshire University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Atlantic or Southern New Hampshire University? 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 Southern New Hampshire University and College of the Atlantic.
- The graduation rate at College of the Atlantic is higher than Southern New Hampshire University (71% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Southern New Hampshire University earn on average $18,200 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $28,200)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $934 lower median federal student loan debt than College of the Atlantic graduates. ($18,816 vs. $19,750)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than College of the Atlantic graduates. ($194 vs. $204)
- More College of the Atlantic graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/