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Overview |
College of the Atlantic | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Bar Harbor, ME | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 380 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coa.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Atlantic | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,280 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,280 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,870 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,316 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,602 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
College of the Atlantic | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 486 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1353 | |||
| 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 | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Atlantic | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,200 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $266 |
Diversity |
College of the Atlantic | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
College of the Atlantic | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 44% | ||
Campus |
College of the Atlantic | Wofford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wofford College is larger than than College of the Atlantic based on total student enrollment (1,823 students vs. 380 students)
College of the Atlantic vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Atlantic or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 12.4% more expensive to attend than College of the Atlantic for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $44,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at Wofford College than College of the Atlantic ($49,760.00 vs. $44,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Atlantic than Wofford College ($22,316 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Atlantic are 51.2% lower than costs at Wofford College ($9,870 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than College of the Atlantic (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 10.4% larger than aid received College of the Atlantic ($36,005 vs. $32,602)
College of the Atlantic vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Atlantic or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or College of the Atlantic .
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at College of the Atlantic (3.69)
- Wofford College has a higher acceptance rate (60.2%) than College of the Atlantic (60.1%)
College of the Atlantic vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Atlantic or Wofford 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 Wofford College and College of the Atlantic.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than College of the Atlantic (79% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $29,900 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $28,200)
- College of the Atlantic students graduate with a $5,997 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,747)
- College of the Atlantic graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($204 vs. $266)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of the Atlantic students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/