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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU UConn Western New England University| College of the Atlantic | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
College of the Atlantic | WPI | ||
| Location | Bar Harbor, ME | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 380 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coa.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Atlantic | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,280 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,280 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,870 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,316 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,602 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
College of the Atlantic | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 486 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
College of the Atlantic | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Atlantic | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,200 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $279 |
Diversity |
College of the Atlantic | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
College of the Atlantic | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 47% | ||
Campus |
College of the Atlantic | WPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than College of the Atlantic based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 380 students)
College of the Atlantic vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Atlantic or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 26.5% more expensive to attend than College of the Atlantic for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $44,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at WPI than College of the Atlantic ($56,000.00 vs. $44,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Atlantic than WPI ($22,316 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Atlantic are 67.6% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($9,870 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Atlantic than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Atlantic students is 20.5% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($32,602 vs. $27,059)
College of the Atlantic vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Atlantic or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or College of the Atlantic .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at College of the Atlantic (3.69)
- College of the Atlantic has a higher acceptance rate (60.1%) than WPI (57.5%)
College of the Atlantic vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Atlantic or WPI? 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 WPI and College of the Atlantic.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than College of the Atlantic (76% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $54,500 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $28,200)
- College of the Atlantic students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- College of the Atlantic graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of the Atlantic students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/