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Overview |
University of Maine | Bard College | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,760 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #503 | #180 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,000 | $62,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,740 | $62,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,696 | $18,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,237 | $25,218 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,376 | $56,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 77% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,995 | 6,628 | ||
| Admitted | 13,395 | 3,466 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1290/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Maine | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $270 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 11% |
Students |
University of Maine | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 59% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | 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
- University of Maine is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (11,760 students vs. 2,922 students)
University of Maine vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Bard College?
- Bard College is 423.2% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $12,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.7% higher at Bard College than University of Maine ($62,790.00 vs. $34,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Bard College ($18,237 vs. $25,218)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 42.1% lower than costs at Bard College ($12,696 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than Bard College (97% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 395.6% larger than aid received University of Maine ($56,380 vs. $11,376)
University of Maine vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or University of Maine .
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Bard College (52.3%)
University of Maine vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine 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 University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than University of Maine (76% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $5,100 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $41,600)
- University of Maine students graduate with a $194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,194)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($268 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/