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Overview |
College of the Atlantic | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Bar Harbor, ME | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 380 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coa.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Atlantic | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,280 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,280 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,870 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,316 | $44,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,602 | $38,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
College of the Atlantic | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 486 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 63.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
College of the Atlantic | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Atlantic | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,200 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $149 |
Diversity |
College of the Atlantic | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 17% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
College of the Atlantic | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 61% | ||
Campus |
College of the Atlantic | Simon's Rock | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of the Atlantic is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (380 students vs. 298 students)
College of the Atlantic vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Atlantic or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 39.1% more expensive to attend than College of the Atlantic for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $44,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at Simon's Rock than College of the Atlantic ($61,600.00 vs. $44,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Atlantic than Simon's Rock ($22,316 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Atlantic are 74.3% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($9,870 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than College of the Atlantic (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 16.9% larger than aid received College of the Atlantic ($38,119 vs. $32,602)
College of the Atlantic vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Atlantic or Simon's Rock? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simon's Rock or College of the Atlantic .
- Accepted freshman College of the Atlantic students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Simon's Rock (3.54)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than College of the Atlantic (60.1%)
College of the Atlantic vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Atlantic or Simon's Rock? 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 Simon's Rock and College of the Atlantic.
- Graduates from Bard College at Simon's Rock earn on average $11,700 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $28,200)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than College of the Atlantic graduates. ($14,500 vs. $19,750)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than College of the Atlantic graduates. ($149 vs. $204)
- More College of the Atlantic graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simon's Rock students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/