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Overview |
Bard College | Alverno College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | alverno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Alverno College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $31,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $31,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $18,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $24,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bard College | Alverno College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 652 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 586 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.27 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Alverno College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Alverno College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $31,693 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $327 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Alverno College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Bard College | Alverno College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Alverno College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Alverno College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,596 students)
Bard College vs. Alverno College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Alverno College?
- Bard College is 92.9% more expensive to attend than Alverno College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $31,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.9% higher at Bard College than Alverno College ($59,800.00 vs. $31,008.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alverno College than Bard College ($18,097 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alverno College are 99.3% lower than costs at Bard College ($8,620 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alverno College than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 115.8% larger than aid received Alverno College ($53,584 vs. $24,833)
Bard College vs. Alverno College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Alverno College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alverno College or Bard College .
- Alverno College has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Alverno College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Alverno 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 Alverno College and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Alverno College (76% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $2,500 more per year than Alverno College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $39,100)
- Bard College students graduate with a $5,499 lower median federal student loan debt than Alverno College graduates. ($26,194 vs. $31,693)
- Bard College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Alverno College graduates. ($270 vs. $327)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alverno College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/