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Overview |
Indiana Tech | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Bar Harbor, ME | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,595 | 380 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indianatech.edu | coa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana Tech | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,064 | $44,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,064 | $44,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,854 | $9,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,179 | $22,316 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,813 | $32,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Indiana Tech | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,323 | 486 | ||
| Admitted | 3,442 | 292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 60.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.03 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Indiana Tech | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana Tech | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $28,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $204 |
Diversity |
Indiana Tech | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 1% |
Students |
Indiana Tech | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Indiana Tech | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana Institute of Technology is larger than than College of the Atlantic based on total student enrollment (2,595 students vs. 380 students)
Indiana Tech vs. College of the Atlantic Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana Tech or College of the Atlantic?
- College of the Atlantic is 52.4% more expensive to attend than Indiana Tech for in-state tuition ($44,280.00 vs. $29,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.4% higher at College of the Atlantic than Indiana Institute of Technology ($44,280.00 vs. $29,064.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Institute of Technology than College of the Atlantic ($22,179 vs. $22,316)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Atlantic are 10% lower than costs at Indiana Institute of Technology ($9,870 vs. $10,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Institute of Technology than College of the Atlantic (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Atlantic students is 64.5% larger than aid received Indiana Institute of Technology ($32,602 vs. $19,813)
Indiana Tech vs. College of the Atlantic Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana Tech or College of the Atlantic? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of the Atlantic or Indiana Tech .
- Accepted freshman College of the Atlantic students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Indiana Tech (3.03)
- Indiana Tech has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than College of the Atlantic (60.1%)
Indiana Tech vs. College of the Atlantic Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana Tech or College of the Atlantic? 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 College of the Atlantic and Indiana Tech.
- The graduation rate at College of the Atlantic is higher than Indiana Institute of Technology (71% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Indiana Institute of Technology earn on average $18,400 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $28,200)
- College of the Atlantic students graduate with a $7,112 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana Tech graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,862)
- College of the Atlantic graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana Tech graduates. ($204 vs. $277)
- More College of the Atlantic graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana Tech students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/