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Overview |
Bard College | Allen University | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | allenuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Allen University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $12,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $12,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $8,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $13,774 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
Bard College | Allen University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 3,123 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 1,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 43.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 12.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Allen University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Allen University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $24,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $37,119 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $383 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Allen University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Bard College | Allen University | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Allen University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Allen University based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 657 students)
Bard College vs. Allen University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Allen University?
- Bard College is 376.9% more expensive to attend than Allen University for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 376.9% higher at Bard College than Allen University ($59,800.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than Bard College ($13,774 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 100.1% lower than costs at Bard College ($8,584 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allen University than Bard College (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 375.5% larger than aid received Allen University ($53,584 vs. $11,268)
Bard College vs. Allen University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Allen University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen University or Bard College .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (46.1%) than Allen University (43.4%)
Bard College vs. Allen University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Allen University? 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 Allen University and Bard College.
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $17,300 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $24,300)
- Bard College students graduate with a $10,925 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($26,194 vs. $37,119)
- Bard College graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($270 vs. $383)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/