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Overview |
College of the Atlantic | Nichols | ||
| Location | Bar Harbor, ME | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 380 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coa.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Atlantic | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,280 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,280 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,870 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,316 | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,602 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
College of the Atlantic | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 486 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 2,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 84.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 15.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | |||
| 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 | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Atlantic | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,200 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $279 |
Diversity |
College of the Atlantic | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
College of the Atlantic | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 40% | ||
Campus |
College of the Atlantic | Nichols | ||
| 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
- Nichols College is larger than than College of the Atlantic based on total student enrollment (1,403 students vs. 380 students)
College of the Atlantic vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Atlantic or Nichols?
- College of the Atlantic is 19.2% more expensive to attend than Nichols for in-state tuition ($44,280.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at College of the Atlantic than Nichols College ($44,280.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Atlantic than Nichols ($22,316 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Atlantic are 43% lower than costs at Nichols College ($9,870 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols 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 Nichols College ($32,602 vs. $26,515)
College of the Atlantic vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Atlantic or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or College of the Atlantic .
- Accepted freshman College of the Atlantic students have a 0.79 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than College of the Atlantic (60.1%)
College of the Atlantic vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Atlantic or Nichols? 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 Nichols and College of the Atlantic.
- The graduation rate at College of the Atlantic is higher than Nichols College (71% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $23,600 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $28,200)
- College of the Atlantic students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- College of the Atlantic graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More College of the Atlantic graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nichols 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/