College comparison

College of the Atlantic vs Knox 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	Knox College Galesburg, IL
Acceptance rateCollege of the Atlantic is more selective	70%	71%
SAT (25–75)	1240–1430	1180–1440
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	353	1,127
Avg net price	$25,184	$24,595
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Bar Harbor, ME	Galesburg, IL

Quick answers

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

College of the Atlantic is more selective: College of the Atlantic's acceptance rate is approximately 70% and Knox College's is approximately 71% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1240–1430 at College of the Atlantic and 1180–1440 at Knox 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.