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Overview |
College of the Atlantic | Bates | ||
| Location | Bar Harbor, ME | Lewiston, ME | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 380 | 1,790 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coa.edu | bates.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Atlantic | Bates | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,280 | $61,066 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,280 | $61,066 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,870 | $17,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,316 | $27,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,602 | $51,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 36% |
Admission |
College of the Atlantic | Bates | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 486 | 8,273 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 1,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | |||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
College of the Atlantic | Bates | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Atlantic | Bates | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,200 | $75,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $14,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $149 |
Diversity |
College of the Atlantic | Bates | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
College of the Atlantic | Bates | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 81% | ||
Campus |
College of the Atlantic | Bates | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than College of the Atlantic based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 380 students)
College of the Atlantic vs. Bates Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Atlantic or Bates?
- Bates College is 37.9% more expensive to attend than College of the Atlantic for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $44,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.9% higher at Bates than College of the Atlantic ($61,066.00 vs. $44,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Atlantic than Bates ($22,316 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Atlantic are 74.5% lower than costs at Bates College ($9,870 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Atlantic than Bates College (97% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 57.7% larger than aid received College of the Atlantic ($51,414 vs. $32,602)
College of the Atlantic vs. Bates Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Atlantic or Bates? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bates or College of the Atlantic .
- College of the Atlantic has a higher acceptance rate (60.1%) than Bates (13.7%)
College of the Atlantic vs. Bates Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Atlantic or Bates? 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 Bates and College of the Atlantic.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than College of the Atlantic (92% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $47,500 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $28,200)
- Bates College students graduate with a $5,300 lower median federal student loan debt than College of the Atlantic graduates. ($14,450 vs. $19,750)
- Bates graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than College of the Atlantic graduates. ($149 vs. $204)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of the Atlantic students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/