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Overview |
Paine College | The Boston Conservatory | ||
| Location | Augusta, GA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 310 | 798 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paine.edu | bostonconservatory.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paine College | The Boston Conservatory | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,706 | $41,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,706 | $41,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,512 | $17,242 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,877 | $42,649 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,755 | $17,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Paine College | The Boston Conservatory | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,302 | 1,215 | ||
| Admitted | 1,701 | 557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.5% | 45.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.3% | 32.7%Open | ||
| 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) | Recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Paine College | The Boston Conservatory | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paine College | The Boston Conservatory | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $369 | $279 |
Diversity |
Paine College | The Boston Conservatory | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 24% |
Students |
Paine College | The Boston Conservatory | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | - | ||
Campus |
Paine College | The Boston Conservatory | ||
| 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
- The Boston Conservatory is larger than than Paine College based on total student enrollment (798 students vs. 310 students)
Paine College vs. The Boston Conservatory Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paine College or The Boston Conservatory?
- The Boston Conservatory is 227.1% more expensive to attend than Paine College for in-state tuition ($41,560.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 227.1% higher at The Boston Conservatory than Paine College ($41,560.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paine College than The Boston Conservatory ($15,877 vs. $42,649)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 129.5% lower than costs at The Boston Conservatory ($7,512 vs. $17,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paine College than The Boston Conservatory (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Boston Conservatory students is 48.7% larger than aid received Paine College ($17,474 vs. $11,755)
Paine College vs. The Boston Conservatory Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paine College or The Boston Conservatory? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The Boston Conservatory or Paine College .
- Paine College has a higher acceptance rate (51.5%) than The Boston Conservatory (45.8%)
Paine College vs. The Boston Conservatory Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paine College or The Boston Conservatory? 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 The Boston Conservatory and Paine College.
- The graduation rate at The Boston Conservatory is higher than Paine College (53% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from The Boston Conservatory earn on average $8,300 more per year than Paine College graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $28,400)
- The Boston Conservatory students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Paine College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,750)
- The Boston Conservatory graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Paine College graduates. ($279 vs. $369)
- More The Boston Conservatory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/