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Overview |
College of the Atlantic | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Bar Harbor, ME | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 380 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #783 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coa.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Atlantic | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,280 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,280 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,870 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,316 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,602 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
College of the Atlantic | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 486 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
College of the Atlantic | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Atlantic | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,200 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $258 |
Diversity |
College of the Atlantic | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
College of the Atlantic | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 51% | ||
Campus |
College of the Atlantic | Castleton State College | ||
| 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
- Castleton State College is larger than than College of the Atlantic based on total student enrollment (2,363 students vs. 380 students)
College of the Atlantic vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Atlantic or Castleton State College?
- College of the Atlantic is 274.2% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($44,280.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.8% higher at College of the Atlantic than Castleton State College ($44,280.00 vs. $28,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Castleton State College than College of the Atlantic ($16,791 vs. $22,316)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Atlantic are 25.7% lower than costs at Castleton State College ($9,870 vs. $12,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than College of the Atlantic (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Atlantic students is 150.6% larger than aid received Castleton State College ($32,602 vs. $13,007)
College of the Atlantic vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Atlantic or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or College of the Atlantic .
- Accepted freshman College of the Atlantic students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
- Castleton State College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than College of the Atlantic (60.1%)
College of the Atlantic vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Atlantic or Castleton State College? 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 Castleton State College and College of the Atlantic.
- The graduation rate at College of the Atlantic is higher than Castleton State College (71% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Castleton State College earn on average $9,400 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($37,600 vs. $28,200)
- College of the Atlantic students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Castleton State College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,000)
- College of the Atlantic graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Castleton State College graduates. ($204 vs. $258)
- More College of the Atlantic graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Castleton State College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/