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Overview |
Paine College | Bard College | ||
| Location | Augusta, GA | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 310 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paine.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paine College | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,706 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,706 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,512 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,877 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,755 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Paine College | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,302 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 1,701 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.5% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 776/976 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Paine College | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paine College | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,400 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,750 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $369 | $270 |
Diversity |
Paine College | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Paine College | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Paine College | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Paine College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 310 students)
Paine College vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paine College or Bard College?
- Bard College is 370.6% more expensive to attend than Paine College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 370.6% higher at Bard College than Paine College ($59,800.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paine College than Bard College ($15,877 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 128.7% lower than costs at Bard College ($7,512 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paine College than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 355.8% larger than aid received Paine College ($53,584 vs. $11,755)
Paine College vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paine College or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Paine College .
- Paine College has a higher acceptance rate (51.5%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Paine College vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paine 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 Paine College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Paine College (76% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $13,200 more per year than Paine College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $28,400)
- Bard College students graduate with a $9,556 lower median federal student loan debt than Paine College graduates. ($26,194 vs. $35,750)
- Bard College graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Paine College graduates. ($270 vs. $369)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/