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Overview |
Bard College | American Baptist College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 53 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | abcnash.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | American Baptist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $11,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $11,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $8,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $17,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $9,669 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 71% |
Admission |
Bard College | American Baptist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | Open | ||
| 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 |
Bard College | American Baptist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | American Baptist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $31,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $323 |
Diversity |
Bard College | American Baptist College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 97% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Bard College | American Baptist College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | American Baptist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than American Baptist College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 53 students)
Bard College vs. American Baptist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or American Baptist College?
- Bard College is 435.8% more expensive to attend than American Baptist College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 435.8% higher at Bard College than American Baptist College ($59,800.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American Baptist College than Bard College ($17,375 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Baptist College are 98.8% lower than costs at Bard College ($8,640 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than American Baptist College (81% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 454.2% larger than aid received American Baptist College ($53,584 vs. $9,669)
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or American Baptist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between American Baptist College or Bard College .
Bard College vs. American Baptist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or American Baptist 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 American Baptist College and Bard College.
- Bard College students graduate with a $5,056 lower median federal student loan debt than American Baptist College graduates. ($26,194 vs. $31,250)
- Bard College graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than American Baptist College graduates. ($270 vs. $323)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/