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Overview |
AIC | Bard College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 81% |
Admission |
AIC | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 940/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 7, 2024 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AIC | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
AIC | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 11% |
Students |
AIC | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 59% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 2,010 students)
AIC vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Bard College?
- Bard College is 47.5% more expensive to attend than AIC for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.5% higher at Bard College than American International College ($59,800.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Bard College ($18,317 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American International College are 13.5% lower than costs at Bard College ($15,130 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American International College than Bard College (95% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 52.8% larger than aid received American International College ($53,584 vs. $35,061)
AIC vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or AIC .
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Bard College (46.1%)
AIC vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC 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 AIC.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than American International College (76% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/