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Overview |
College of the Atlantic | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Bar Harbor, ME | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 380 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coa.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Atlantic | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,280 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,280 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,870 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,316 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,602 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
College of the Atlantic | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 486 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
College of the Atlantic | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Atlantic | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $268 |
Diversity |
College of the Atlantic | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
College of the Atlantic | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 73% | ||
Campus |
College of the Atlantic | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than College of the Atlantic based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 380 students)
College of the Atlantic vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Atlantic or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 1.6% more expensive to attend than College of the Atlantic for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $44,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Willamette University than College of the Atlantic ($45,000.00 vs. $44,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Atlantic than Willamette University ($22,316 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Atlantic are 45.3% lower than costs at Willamette University ($9,870 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than College of the Atlantic (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Atlantic students is 17.7% larger than aid received Willamette University ($32,602 vs. $27,700)
College of the Atlantic vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Atlantic or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or College of the Atlantic .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at College of the Atlantic (3.69)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than College of the Atlantic (60.1%)
College of the Atlantic vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Atlantic or Willamette 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 Willamette University and College of the Atlantic.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than College of the Atlantic (77% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $26,100 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $28,200)
- College of the Atlantic students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,000)
- College of the Atlantic graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($204 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of the Atlantic students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/