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Overview |
College of the Atlantic | Champlain College | ||
| Location | Bar Harbor, ME | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 380 | 3,543 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #308 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coa.edu | champlain.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Atlantic | Champlain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,280 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,280 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,870 | $16,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,316 | $35,133 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,602 | $26,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
College of the Atlantic | Champlain College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 486 | 6,940 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 3,864 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 55.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1163/1348 | |||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
College of the Atlantic | Champlain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Atlantic | Champlain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,200 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $26,643 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $275 |
Diversity |
College of the Atlantic | Champlain College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 14% |
Students |
College of the Atlantic | Champlain College | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 82% | ||
Campus |
College of the Atlantic | Champlain College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Champlain College is larger than than College of the Atlantic based on total student enrollment (3,543 students vs. 380 students)
College of the Atlantic vs. Champlain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Atlantic or Champlain College?
- College of the Atlantic is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Champlain College for in-state tuition ($44,280.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at College of the Atlantic than Champlain College ($44,280.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Atlantic than Champlain College ($22,316 vs. $35,133)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Atlantic are 65.5% lower than costs at Champlain College ($9,870 vs. $16,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Champlain College than College of the Atlantic (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Atlantic students is 23% larger than aid received Champlain College ($32,602 vs. $26,498)
College of the Atlantic vs. Champlain College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Atlantic or Champlain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Champlain College or College of the Atlantic .
- Accepted freshman College of the Atlantic students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Champlain College (3.35)
- College of the Atlantic has a higher acceptance rate (60.1%) than Champlain College (55.7%)
College of the Atlantic vs. Champlain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Atlantic or Champlain 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 Champlain College and College of the Atlantic.
- The graduation rate at College of the Atlantic is higher than Champlain College (71% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Champlain College earn on average $19,000 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $28,200)
- College of the Atlantic students graduate with a $6,893 lower median federal student loan debt than Champlain College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,643)
- College of the Atlantic graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Champlain College graduates. ($204 vs. $275)
- More College of the Atlantic graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Champlain College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/