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.

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

College of the Atlantic's overall average net price combined with a 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, Good School + Low Cost = Great Value

College of the Atlantic's quality of education, combined with its overall low net price, delivers students a good value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities nationwide of similar quality. This earned College of the Atlantic a ranking of #86 on the Best Colleges for the Money list, placing it in the top 20% overall.

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	$103,443 - College of the Atlantic $104,693 - Xavier University of Louisiana
	Good	$126,314 - Florida Southern College
Average	Fair	$132,711 - Ohio University - Main Campus
	Low	$164,321 - Jacksonville University
Overpriced	Poor	$169,572 - Cleveland Institute of Music $170,644 - Massachusetts College of Art and Design $176,865 - Hampshire College $187,369 - College for Creative Studies $192,003 - Savannah College of Art and Design

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And the Grand Total Comes To About: $103,443

On average, a bachelor's degree at College of the Atlantic will cost you about $103,443. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $24,397 per year and an average of 4.2 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$24,397
Average Years to Graduate	4.2
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$103,443

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	$233,069	1,298	D-
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$103,443	361	A+
Only Students Receiving Aid	$98,042	412	A

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$233,069	14	D-
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$103,443	9	A-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$98,042	9	B-

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.

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College of the Atlantic Value of an Education

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

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

Nationally, Good School + Low Cost = Great Value

And the Grand Total Comes To About: $103,443

Is it Worth it For You? Dollar Amount Varies

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