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Overview |
Alma College | Bard College | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Alma College | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| 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 |
Alma College | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 11% |
Students |
Alma College | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Alma 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 Alma College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,260 students)
Alma College vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Bard College?
- Bard College is 31.9% more expensive to attend than Alma College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $45,346.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at Bard College than Alma College ($59,800.00 vs. $45,346.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than Bard College ($23,995 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 36.1% lower than costs at Bard College ($12,624 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 54.3% larger than aid received Alma College ($53,584 vs. $34,736)
Alma College vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Alma College .
- Alma College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Alma College vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma 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 Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Alma College (76% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $6,700 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alma College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/