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Southern New Hampshire University University of Phoenix-Boston Campus Syracuse TESC WPI| Purdue Global Maine Campus | College of the Atlantic | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Purdue Global-Maine Campus | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Location | S Portland, ME | Bar Harbor, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 503 | 380 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kaplanuniversity.edu | coa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Global-Maine Campus | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,356 | $44,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,356 | $44,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,959 | $9,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $22,316 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $32,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 97% |
Admission |
Purdue Global-Maine Campus | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 486 | ||
| Admitted | - | 292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 60.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Purdue Global-Maine Campus | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Global-Maine Campus | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $28,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,965 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $204 |
Diversity |
Purdue Global-Maine Campus | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Purdue Global-Maine Campus | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Global-Maine Campus | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Purdue Global Maine Campus is larger than than College of the Atlantic based on total student enrollment (503 students vs. 380 students)
Purdue Global-Maine Campus vs. College of the Atlantic Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Global-Maine Campus or College of the Atlantic?
- College of the Atlantic is 231.5% more expensive to attend than Purdue Global-Maine Campus for in-state tuition ($44,280.00 vs. $13,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 231.5% higher at College of the Atlantic than Purdue Global Maine Campus ($44,280.00 vs. $13,356.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue Global Maine Campus are 99% lower than costs at College of the Atlantic ($4,959 vs. $9,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Atlantic than Purdue Global Maine Campus (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Atlantic students is ?% larger than aid received Purdue Global Maine Campus ($32,602 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Global-Maine Campus 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 Purdue Global-Maine Campus .
Purdue Global-Maine Campus vs. College of the Atlantic Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Global-Maine Campus 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 Purdue Global-Maine Campus.
- Graduates from Purdue Global Maine Campus earn on average $11,200 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $28,200)
- College of the Atlantic students graduate with a $9,215 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue Global-Maine Campus graduates. ($19,750 vs. $28,965)
- College of the Atlantic graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue Global-Maine Campus graduates. ($204 vs. $299)
- More College of the Atlantic graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Global-Maine Campus students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/