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Overview |
College of the Atlantic | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Bar Harbor, ME | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 380 | 809 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coa.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Atlantic | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,280 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,280 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,870 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,316 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,602 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
College of the Atlantic | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 486 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
College of the Atlantic | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Atlantic | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,200 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $232 |
Diversity |
College of the Atlantic | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 17% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 22% |
Students |
College of the Atlantic | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 52% | ||
Campus |
College of the Atlantic | St. Andrews University | ||
| 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
- St. Andrews University is larger than than College of the Atlantic based on total student enrollment (809 students vs. 380 students)
College of the Atlantic vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Atlantic or St. Andrews University?
- College of the Atlantic is 54.8% more expensive to attend than St. Andrews University for in-state tuition ($44,280.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.8% higher at College of the Atlantic than St. Andrews University ($44,280.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Atlantic than St. Andrews University ($22,316 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Atlantic are 16.3% lower than costs at St. Andrews University ($9,870 vs. $11,480)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of the Atlantic as St. Andrews University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Atlantic students is 91.5% larger than aid received St. Andrews University ($32,602 vs. $17,026)
College of the Atlantic vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Atlantic or St. Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Andrews University or College of the Atlantic .
- Accepted freshman College of the Atlantic students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
- St. Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (64.8%) than College of the Atlantic (60.1%)
College of the Atlantic vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Atlantic or St. Andrews 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 St. Andrews University and College of the Atlantic.
- The graduation rate at College of the Atlantic is higher than St. Andrews University (71% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from St. Andrews University earn on average $8,200 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $28,200)
- College of the Atlantic students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Andrews University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $22,500)
- College of the Atlantic graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than St. Andrews University graduates. ($204 vs. $232)
- More College of the Atlantic graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/