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Overview |
College of the Atlantic | University of Maine | ||
| Location | Bar Harbor, ME | Orono, ME | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 380 | 12,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coa.edu | umaine.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Atlantic | University of Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,280 | $11,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,280 | $33,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,870 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,316 | $17,617 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,602 | $12,652 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
College of the Atlantic | University of Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 486 | 15,021 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 14,114 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | |||
| 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 | University of Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Atlantic | University of Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,200 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $268 |
Diversity |
College of the Atlantic | University of Maine | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
College of the Atlantic | University of Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 38% | ||
Campus |
College of the Atlantic | University of Maine | ||
| 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
- University of Maine is larger than than College of the Atlantic based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 380 students)
College of the Atlantic vs. University of Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Atlantic or University of Maine?
- College of the Atlantic is 280.4% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($44,280.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.2% higher at College of the Atlantic than University of Maine ($44,280.00 vs. $33,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than College of the Atlantic ($17,617 vs. $22,316)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Atlantic are 22.1% lower than costs at University of Maine ($9,870 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than College of the Atlantic (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Atlantic students is 157.7% larger than aid received University of Maine ($32,602 vs. $12,652)
College of the Atlantic vs. University of Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Atlantic or University of Maine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Maine or College of the Atlantic .
- Accepted freshman College of the Atlantic students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than College of the Atlantic (60.1%)
College of the Atlantic vs. University of Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Atlantic or University of Maine? 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 University of Maine and College of the Atlantic.
- The graduation rate at College of the Atlantic is higher than University of Maine (71% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $18,500 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $28,200)
- College of the Atlantic students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,000)
- College of the Atlantic graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($204 vs. $268)
- More College of the Atlantic graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/