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Overview |
Bard College | AUSB | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 279 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | antiochsb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | AUSB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 0% |
Admission |
Bard College | AUSB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15% | |||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | AUSB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | AUSB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $28,375 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $293 |
Diversity |
Bard College | AUSB | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 32% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 3% |
Students |
Bard College | AUSB | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | - | ||
Campus |
Bard College | AUSB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
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Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than AUSB based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 279 students)
Bard College vs. AUSB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or AUSB?
- Bard College is ?% more expensive to attend than AUSB for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Bard College than Antioch University Santa Barbara ($59,800.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Antioch University Santa Barbara (81% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is ?% larger than aid received Antioch University Santa Barbara ($53,584 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or AUSB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AUSB or Bard College .
Bard College vs. AUSB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or AUSB? 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 AUSB and Bard College.
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $2,600 more per year than AUSB graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $39,000)
- Bard College students graduate with a $2,181 lower median federal student loan debt than AUSB graduates. ($26,194 vs. $28,375)
- Bard College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than AUSB graduates. ($270 vs. $293)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUSB students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/