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Overview |
Maine College of Art | Bard College | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 436 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meca.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maine College of Art | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,440 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,395 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,227 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Maine College of Art | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 649 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 480 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 |
Maine College of Art | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maine College of Art | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Maine College of Art | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
Maine College of Art | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Maine College of Art | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 436 students)
Maine College of Art vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maine College of Art or Bard College?
- Bard College is 52.9% more expensive to attend than Maine College of Art for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.9% higher at Bard College than Maine College of Art ($59,800.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Maine College of Art ($25,214 vs. $35,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maine College of Art are 19% lower than costs at Bard College ($14,440 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 164.9% larger than aid received Maine College of Art ($53,584 vs. $20,227)
Maine College of Art vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maine College of Art or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Maine College of Art .
- Maine College of Art has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Maine College of Art vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maine College of Art 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 Maine College of Art.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Maine College of Art (76% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $10,000 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $31,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Maine College of Art graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Maine College of Art graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maine College of Art students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/