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College of the Atlantic Value of an Education

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

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

On this Page You'll Find:

  • State Ranking of College of the Atlantic
  • Price vs. Value Comparison
  • Estimated Degree Cost
  • Breakdown of Financial Aid
  • Value Calculation Methodology

Within Maine, College of the Atlantic is Ranked High for Quality at a Comparatively Great Price.

College of the Atlantic's overall typical net price combined with high quality education results in a great value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in Maine. This lands College of the Atlantic in the #3 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in Maine.

Nationally, College of the Atlantic is an Excellent Value

College of the Atlantic's emphasis on keeping costs low combined with the quality of the education they provide results in a great value for the money. This earned College of the Atlantic a #19 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.

UnderpricedBest
  • $100,003 - College of the Atlantic
  • $121,670 - Cedarville University
  • $122,804 - Agnes Scott College
  • $134,364 - Lake Forest College
Good
    AverageFair
    • $163,046 - Hampshire College
    • $165,985 - Biola University
    • $165,619 - Rutgers University - Newark
    Low
    • $177,126 - Oregon State University
    • $185,056 - Virginia Commonwealth University
    • $185,657 - Belmont University
    • $191,738 - Hofstra University
    OverpricedPoor
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      And the Grand Total Comes To About: $100,003

      On average, a bachelor's degree at College of the Atlantic will cost you about $100,003. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $23,301 per year and an average of 4.3 years to graduate.

       Amount
      Average Yearly Cost$23,301
      Average Years to Graduate4.3
      Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree$100,003

      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 GroupAvg Total Degree CostAffordability RankValue Grade
      Students Receiving no Aid$235,9101,233C
      All Students (With and Without Aid)$100,003286A+
      Only Students Receiving Aid$94,340313A+
      In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Total Degree CostAffordability RankValue Grade
      Students Receiving no Aid$235,91015C-
      All Students (With and Without Aid)$100,0038A-
      Only Students Receiving Aid$94,3409A-

      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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