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Overview |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Bard College | ||
| Location | Standish, ME | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,478 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #753 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjcme.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,586 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,586 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,936 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,625 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,987 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,472 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 1,190 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 960/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 40% | 11% |
Students |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Saint Joseph's College 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Saint Joseph's College of Maine based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,478 students)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Joseph's College of Maine or Bard College?
- Bard College is 43.8% more expensive to attend than Saint Joseph's College of Maine for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $41,586.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.8% higher at Bard College than Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($59,800.00 vs. $41,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($25,214 vs. $29,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's College of Maine are 15% lower than costs at Bard College ($14,936 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 98.6% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($53,584 vs. $26,987)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Joseph's College 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine .
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Joseph's College 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Saint Joseph's College of Maine (76% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's College of Maine earn on average $1,700 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($43,300 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's College of Maine students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/