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Overview |
Anna Maria College | Plaza College | ||
| Location | Paxton, MA | Jackson Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,332 | 846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | annamaria.edu | plazacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anna Maria College | Plaza College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,332 | $14,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,332 | $14,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,310 | $8,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,732 | $17,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,689 | $7,253 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
Anna Maria College | Plaza College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,965 | 1,410 | ||
| Admitted | 3,551 | 423 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.6% | 30% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7% | 55.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.94 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Anna Maria College | Plaza College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anna Maria College | Plaza College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $27,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $13,915 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $143 |
Diversity |
Anna Maria College | Plaza College | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Anna Maria College | Plaza College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Anna Maria College | Plaza College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anna Maria College is larger than than Plaza College based on total student enrollment (1,332 students vs. 846 students)
Anna Maria College vs. Plaza College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anna Maria College or Plaza College?
- Anna Maria College is 188.1% more expensive to attend than Plaza College for in-state tuition ($40,332.00 vs. $14,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 188.1% higher at Anna Maria College than Plaza College ($40,332.00 vs. $14,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plaza College than Anna Maria College ($17,923 vs. $28,732)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 97.8% lower than costs at Anna Maria College ($8,750 vs. $17,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anna Maria College than Plaza College (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anna Maria College students is 336.9% larger than aid received Plaza College ($31,689 vs. $7,253)
Anna Maria College vs. Plaza College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anna Maria College or Plaza College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plaza College or Anna Maria College .
- Anna Maria College has a higher acceptance rate (89.6%) than Plaza College (30%)
Anna Maria College vs. Plaza College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anna Maria College or Plaza 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 Plaza College and Anna Maria College.
- Graduates from Anna Maria College earn on average $17,300 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $11,085 lower median federal student loan debt than Anna Maria College graduates. ($13,915 vs. $25,000)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Anna Maria College graduates. ($143 vs. $258)
- More Anna Maria College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/