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Overview |
Assumption College | Bard College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Assumption College | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,035 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Assumption College | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 11% |
Students |
Assumption College | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Assumption 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 Assumption College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 2,059 students)
Assumption College vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or Bard College?
- Bard College is 28.1% more expensive to attend than Assumption College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $46,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at Bard College than Assumption College ($59,800.00 vs. $46,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Assumption College ($25,214 vs. $28,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Assumption College are 18% lower than costs at Bard College ($14,562 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 64.9% larger than aid received Assumption College ($53,584 vs. $32,492)
Assumption College vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Assumption College .
- Assumption College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Assumption College vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption 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 Assumption College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Assumption College (76% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $16,200 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Assumption College graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bard College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/