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Overview |
College of the Atlantic | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Bar Harbor, ME | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 380 | 15,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coa.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Atlantic | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,280 | $14,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,280 | $35,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,870 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,316 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,602 | $11,104 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
College of the Atlantic | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 486 | 19,512 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 15,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | |||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
College of the Atlantic | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Atlantic | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,200 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $228 |
Diversity |
College of the Atlantic | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
College of the Atlantic | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 14% | ||
Campus |
College of the Atlantic | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than College of the Atlantic based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 380 students)
College of the Atlantic vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Atlantic or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- College of the Atlantic is 204.5% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($44,280.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.7% higher at College of the Atlantic than University of Massachusetts Boston ($44,280.00 vs. $35,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than College of the Atlantic ($17,123 vs. $22,316)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Atlantic are 71.2% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($9,870 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than College of the Atlantic (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Atlantic students is 193.6% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($32,602 vs. $11,104)
College of the Atlantic vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Atlantic or University of Massachusetts-Boston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Massachusetts-Boston or College of the Atlantic .
- Accepted freshman College of the Atlantic students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than College of the Atlantic (60.1%)
College of the Atlantic vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Atlantic or University of Massachusetts-Boston? 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 Massachusetts-Boston and College of the Atlantic.
- The graduation rate at College of the Atlantic is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (71% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $23,000 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $28,200)
- College of the Atlantic students graduate with a $2,310 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($19,750 vs. $22,060)
- College of the Atlantic graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($204 vs. $228)
- More College of the Atlantic graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/