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Overview |
College of the Atlantic | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Bar Harbor, ME | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 380 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #343 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coa.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Atlantic | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,280 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,280 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,870 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,316 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,602 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
College of the Atlantic | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 486 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1315 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
College of the Atlantic | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Atlantic | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,200 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $289 |
Diversity |
College of the Atlantic | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
College of the Atlantic | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 77% | ||
Campus |
College of the Atlantic | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Michael's College is larger than than College of the Atlantic based on total student enrollment (1,399 students vs. 380 students)
College of the Atlantic vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Atlantic or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 7.6% more expensive to attend than College of the Atlantic for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $44,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Saint Michael's College than College of the Atlantic ($47,640.00 vs. $44,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Atlantic than Saint Michael's College ($22,316 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Atlantic are 51.9% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($9,870 vs. $14,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than College of the Atlantic (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 14% larger than aid received College of the Atlantic ($37,162 vs. $32,602)
College of the Atlantic vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Atlantic or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or College of the Atlantic .
- Accepted freshman College of the Atlantic students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than College of the Atlantic (60.1%)
College of the Atlantic vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Atlantic or Saint Michael's 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 Saint Michael's College and College of the Atlantic.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than College of the Atlantic (82% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $24,400 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $28,200)
- College of the Atlantic students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $28,000)
- College of the Atlantic graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($204 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of the Atlantic students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/