College comparison

College of the Atlantic vs Dean College

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	College of the Atlantic Bar Harbor, ME	Dean College Franklin, MA
Acceptance rateCollege of the Atlantic is more selective	70%	74%
SAT (25–75)	1240–1430	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	353	1,089
Avg net price	$25,184	$30,684
Median earnings (10 yr)College of the Atlantic reports higher median earnings	$40,264	$38,109
Graduation rate	68%	54%
Median debt	$25,050	$25,000
Economic mobility	—	0.9%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is College of the Atlantic or Dean College harder to get into?

College of the Atlantic is more selective: College of the Atlantic's acceptance rate is approximately 70% and Dean College's is approximately 74% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for College of the Atlantic vs Dean College?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1240–1430 at College of the Atlantic and — at Dean College. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.