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Overview |
College of the Atlantic | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Location | Bar Harbor, ME | Rindge, NH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 380 | 1,663 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #822 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coa.edu | franklinpierce.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Atlantic | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,280 | $39,055 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,280 | $39,055 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,870 | $15,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,316 | $28,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,602 | $32,056 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
College of the Atlantic | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 486 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 2,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | |||
| 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 | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Atlantic | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,200 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $279 |
Diversity |
College of the Atlantic | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
College of the Atlantic | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 77% | ||
Campus |
College of the Atlantic | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Franklin Pierce University is larger than than College of the Atlantic based on total student enrollment (1,663 students vs. 380 students)
College of the Atlantic vs. Franklin Pierce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Atlantic or Franklin Pierce University?
- College of the Atlantic is 13.4% more expensive to attend than Franklin Pierce University for in-state tuition ($44,280.00 vs. $39,055.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at College of the Atlantic than Franklin Pierce University ($44,280.00 vs. $39,055.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Atlantic than Franklin Pierce University ($22,316 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Atlantic are 55% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($9,870 vs. $15,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University than College of the Atlantic (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Atlantic students is 1.7% larger than aid received Franklin Pierce University ($32,602 vs. $32,056)
College of the Atlantic vs. Franklin Pierce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Atlantic or Franklin Pierce University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin Pierce University or College of the Atlantic .
- Accepted freshman College of the Atlantic students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than College of the Atlantic (60.1%)
College of the Atlantic vs. Franklin Pierce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Atlantic or Franklin Pierce University? 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 Franklin Pierce University and College of the Atlantic.
- The graduation rate at College of the Atlantic is higher than Franklin Pierce University (71% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Franklin Pierce University earn on average $13,100 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($41,300 vs. $28,200)
- College of the Atlantic students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- College of the Atlantic graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More College of the Atlantic graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Pierce University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/