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Overview |
Anna Maria College | BBC | ||
| Location | Paxton, MA | Clarks Summit, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,436 | 552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | annamaria.edu | bbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anna Maria College | BBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,410 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,410 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,640 | $7,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,894 | $16,176 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,503 | $19,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anna Maria College | BBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 342 | ||
| Admitted | 2,445 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 65.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.3% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.94 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Anna Maria College | BBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anna Maria College | BBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $182 |
Diversity |
Anna Maria College | BBC | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Anna Maria College | BBC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Anna Maria College | BBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anna Maria College is larger than than BBC based on total student enrollment (1,436 students vs. 552 students)
Anna Maria College vs. BBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anna Maria College or BBC?
- Anna Maria College is 29.3% more expensive to attend than BBC for in-state tuition ($38,410.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.3% higher at Anna Maria College than Clarks Summit University ($38,410.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than Anna Maria College ($16,176 vs. $23,894)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 127.9% lower than costs at Anna Maria College ($7,300 vs. $16,640)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anna Maria College as Clarks Summit University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anna Maria College students is 69.4% larger than aid received Clarks Summit University ($33,503 vs. $19,782)
Anna Maria College vs. BBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anna Maria College or BBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BBC or Anna Maria College .
- Accepted freshman BBC students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Anna Maria College (2.94)
- Anna Maria College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than BBC (65.2%)
Anna Maria College vs. BBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anna Maria College or BBC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between BBC and Anna Maria College.
- The graduation rate at Anna Maria College is higher than Clarks Summit University (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Anna Maria College earn on average $10,800 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $7,312 lower median federal student loan debt than Anna Maria College graduates. ($17,688 vs. $25,000)
- BBC graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Anna Maria College graduates. ($182 vs. $258)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anna Maria College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/