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Overview |
Anna Maria College | Bard College | ||
| Location | Paxton, MA | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,436 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | annamaria.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anna Maria College | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,410 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,410 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,640 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,894 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,503 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Anna Maria College | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 2,445 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.94 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Anna Maria College | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anna Maria College | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $270 |
Diversity |
Anna Maria College | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 11% |
Students |
Anna Maria College | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Anna Maria College | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Anna Maria College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,436 students)
Anna Maria College vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anna Maria College or Bard College?
- Bard College is 55.7% more expensive to attend than Anna Maria College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $38,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.7% higher at Bard College than Anna Maria College ($59,800.00 vs. $38,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anna Maria College than Bard College ($23,894 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anna Maria College are 3.2% lower than costs at Bard College ($16,640 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anna Maria College than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 59.9% larger than aid received Anna Maria College ($53,584 vs. $33,503)
Anna Maria College vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anna Maria College or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Anna Maria College .
- Anna Maria College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Anna Maria College vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anna Maria College or Bard College? 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 Bard College and Anna Maria College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Anna Maria College (76% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Anna Maria College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $41,600)
- Anna Maria College students graduate with a $1,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,194)
- Anna Maria College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($258 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anna Maria College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/