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Overview |
AJU | Bard College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 108 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Jewish | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ajula.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
AJU | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,394 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,394 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,864 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 81% |
Admission |
AJU | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AJU | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AJU | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $270 |
Diversity |
AJU | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 70% | 11% |
Students |
AJU | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 59% | ||
Campus |
AJU | 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 AJU based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 108 students)
AJU vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AJU or Bard College?
- Bard College is 90.5% more expensive to attend than AJU for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $31,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.5% higher at Bard College than American Jewish University ($59,800.00 vs. $31,394.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Jewish University are 15.6% lower than costs at Bard College ($14,864 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than American Jewish University (81% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is ?% larger than aid received American Jewish University ($53,584 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, AJU or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or AJU .
AJU vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AJU 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 AJU.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than American Jewish University (76% vs. 44%)
- American Jewish University students graduate with a $7,444 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($18,750 vs. $26,194)
- AJU graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($193 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AJU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/