- College of the Atlantic is a private school while University of Southern Maine is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Maine.
- College of the Atlantic has more expensive tuition of $46,179 than University of Southern Maine ($27,104).
- College of the Atlantic has tighter acceptance rate of 67.93% than University of Southern Maine (83.48%).
- University of Southern Maine is larger with 7,583 students than College of the Atlantic (380 students).
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| #149 in Liberal Arts Colleges #4 in Maine | Rankings | #10 in Maine |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Bar Harbor, ME | Location | Portland, ME |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $46,179 | Undergraduate | $10,920 Maine residents $27,104 out-of-state |
| $30,969 | Graduate | $9,594 Maine residents $25,884 out-of-state |
| $32,698 | Financial Aid | $9,432 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 67.93% | Acceptance Rate | 83.48% |
| 28.26% | Yield | 25.48% |
| Test Scores | 1,110 SAT, 21 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 380 | Total Students | 7,583 |
| 377 | Undergraduate | 5,616 |
| 3 | Graduate | 1,967 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,932 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 58% | Graduation Rate | 41% |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | 29% |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 67% |
| $27,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Not Offered | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 253) $6,210 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,285) $5,678 average annual costs |
| ✔ (15 meals per week) $3,660 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,300 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 27 Full-time | Number of Faculties | 289 Full-time 544 Part-time |
| 88 Full-time 16 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,019 Full-time 622 Part-time |
| $78,020 for Faculties $56,836 Part-time | Average Salary | $84,337 for Faculties $55,714 Part-time |