College comparison

College of the Atlantic vs Simmons University

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	Simmons University Boston, MA
Acceptance rateSimmons University is more selective	70%	70%
SAT (25–75)	1240–1430	1220–1390
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	353	1,670
Avg net price	$25,184	$25,265
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Bar Harbor, ME	Boston, MA

Quick answers

Is College of the Atlantic or Simmons University harder to get into?

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

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1240–1430 at College of the Atlantic and 1220–1390 at Simmons University. 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.