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Overview |
Bard College | Albright College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 1,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | albright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Albright College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $27,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $27,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $14,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $21,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $21,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bard College | Albright College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 5,578 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 4,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Albright College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Albright College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $289 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Albright College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 15% |
Students |
Bard College | Albright College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Albright 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 Albright College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,498 students)
Bard College vs. Albright College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Albright College?
- Bard College is 121.3% more expensive to attend than Albright College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $27,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.3% higher at Bard College than Albright College ($59,800.00 vs. $27,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albright College than Bard College ($21,496 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albright College are 15% lower than costs at Bard College ($14,940 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albright College than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 150.2% larger than aid received Albright College ($53,584 vs. $21,420)
Bard College vs. Albright College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Albright College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albright College or Bard College .
- Albright College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Albright College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Albright 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 Albright College and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Albright College (76% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Albright College earn on average $7,900 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $1,806 lower median federal student loan debt than Albright College graduates. ($26,194 vs. $28,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Albright College graduates. ($270 vs. $289)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albright College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/