College of the Atlantic Value of an Education

Is College of the Atlantic a Good Educational Value for the Money?

Use the value of an education from College of the Atlantic to understand if you'll be paying a fair price for your degree.

Within Maine, College of the Atlantic is Considered a High Quality College at a Good Price.

College of the Atlantic's overall average net price combined with a high quality education, results in a good value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in Maine. This lands College of the Atlantic in the #4 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in Maine.

Nationally, This School is an Excellent Value

College of the Atlantic's emphasis on high quality education, combined with its overall low net price, delivers students a great value for the money. This earned College of the Atlantic a #61 ranking on the Best Colleges for the Money list, when compared to other colleges and universities nationwide.

The following graphic shows how the cost of obtaining a degree at College of the Atlantic compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

Underpriced	Best	$119,335 - College of the Atlantic $126,033 - Messiah College
	Good	$144,379 - Whittier College $154,077 - University of Portland $154,306 - Ursinus College
Average	Fair	$160,145 - Citadel Military College of South Carolina $164,820 - DePaul University $169,988 - Adelphi University
	Low	$178,723 - Azusa Pacific University $183,442 - Hofstra University
Overpriced	Poor

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And the Grand Total Comes To: $119,335

On average, a bachelor's degree at College of the Atlantic will cost you about $119,335. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $28,619 per year and an average of 4.2 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$28,619
Average Years to Graduate	4.2
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$119,335

Many Factors Affect Net Price.

How does the location of this school affect cost? You can save money by going to a school in-state, living at home or living off-campus with a roommate. Please see the net price page for additional factors, such as your family's income, that can influence the price you will pay for college.

Is it Worth it For You? Dollar Amount Varies

The overall price of a college may vary greatly depending on your individual circumstances, thus affecting its value. Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into 'averages'. To get a sense of how value for your educational dollar might vary based on individual circumstances, look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at College of the Atlantic. Now compare this value metric for each college you are interested in.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$229,210	1,264	C
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$119,335	620	A+
Only Students Receiving Aid	$112,322	664	A

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$229,210	13	D
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$119,335	9	B-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$112,322	10	D+

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Maine.

What is Value?

We calculate value by calculating average total cost (net price multiplied by time to graduation) and then compare that number to other schools of similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full methodology article for more.

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