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Overview |
College of the Atlantic | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Location | Bar Harbor, ME | Portland, ME | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 380 | 7,583 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coa.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Atlantic | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,280 | $8,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,280 | $22,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,870 | $10,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,316 | $12,343 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,602 | $9,668 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
College of the Atlantic | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 486 | 5,544 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 4,736 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
College of the Atlantic | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Atlantic | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,200 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $232 |
Diversity |
College of the Atlantic | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
College of the Atlantic | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 27% | ||
Campus |
College of the Atlantic | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than College of the Atlantic based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 380 students)
College of the Atlantic vs. University of Southern Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Atlantic or University of Southern Maine?
- College of the Atlantic is 449.1% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($44,280.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.2% higher at College of the Atlantic than University of Southern Maine ($44,280.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than College of the Atlantic ($12,343 vs. $22,316)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Atlantic are 10.7% lower than costs at University of Southern Maine ($9,870 vs. $10,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Atlantic than University of Southern Maine (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Atlantic students is 237.2% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($32,602 vs. $9,668)
College of the Atlantic vs. University of Southern Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Atlantic or University of Southern Maine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Southern Maine or College of the Atlantic .
- Accepted freshman College of the Atlantic students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than College of the Atlantic (60.1%)
College of the Atlantic vs. University of Southern Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Atlantic or University of Southern Maine? 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 University of Southern Maine and College of the Atlantic.
- The graduation rate at College of the Atlantic is higher than University of Southern Maine (71% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Maine earn on average $14,400 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $28,200)
- College of the Atlantic students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($19,750 vs. $22,500)
- College of the Atlantic graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($204 vs. $232)
- More College of the Atlantic graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/