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Overview |
Georgetown College | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Location | Georgetown, KY | Bar Harbor, ME | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,548 | 380 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetowncollege.edu | coa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown College | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,610 | $44,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,610 | $44,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $9,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,152 | $22,316 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,308 | $32,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Georgetown College | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,532 | 486 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.5% | 60.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgetown College | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown College | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $28,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
Georgetown College | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Georgetown College | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown College | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgetown College is larger than than College of the Atlantic based on total student enrollment (1,548 students vs. 380 students)
Georgetown College vs. College of the Atlantic Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown College or College of the Atlantic?
- College of the Atlantic is 9% more expensive to attend than Georgetown College for in-state tuition ($44,280.00 vs. $40,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at College of the Atlantic than Georgetown College ($44,280.00 vs. $40,610.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than College of the Atlantic ($15,152 vs. $22,316)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Atlantic are 13.6% lower than costs at Georgetown College ($9,870 vs. $11,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College than College of the Atlantic (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 23.6% larger than aid received College of the Atlantic ($40,308 vs. $32,602)
Georgetown College vs. College of the Atlantic Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown College or College of the Atlantic? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of the Atlantic or Georgetown College .
- Accepted freshman College of the Atlantic students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Georgetown College (3.54)
- Georgetown College has a higher acceptance rate (71.5%) than College of the Atlantic (60.1%)
Georgetown College vs. College of the Atlantic Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown College or College of the Atlantic? 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 College of the Atlantic and Georgetown College.
- The graduation rate at College of the Atlantic is higher than Georgetown College (71% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Georgetown College earn on average $18,100 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $28,200)
- College of the Atlantic students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- College of the Atlantic graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown College graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More College of the Atlantic graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/