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Overview |
Wesley College | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Bar Harbor, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 917 | 380 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesley.edu | coa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesley College | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,934 | $44,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $44,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $9,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $22,316 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $32,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 97% |
Admission |
Wesley College | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 486 | ||
| Admitted | - | 292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.93 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesley College | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesley College | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $28,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $204 |
Diversity |
Wesley College | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Wesley College | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Wesley College | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wesley College is larger than than College of the Atlantic based on total student enrollment (917 students vs. 380 students)
Wesley College vs. College of the Atlantic Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesley College or College of the Atlantic?
- College of the Atlantic is 64.4% more expensive to attend than Wesley College for in-state tuition ($44,280.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.4% higher at College of the Atlantic than Wesley College ($44,280.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Atlantic are 20.2% lower than costs at Wesley College ($9,870 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Atlantic than Wesley College (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Atlantic students is ?% larger than aid received Wesley College ($32,602 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wesley College 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 Wesley College .
- Accepted freshman College of the Atlantic students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Wesley College (2.93)
Wesley College vs. College of the Atlantic Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesley College 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 Wesley College.
- The graduation rate at College of the Atlantic is higher than Wesley College (71% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Wesley College earn on average $17,800 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $28,200)
- College of the Atlantic students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesley College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $29,000)
- College of the Atlantic graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Wesley College graduates. ($204 vs. $299)
- More College of the Atlantic graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesley College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/