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Overview |
Bard College | Beacon College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Leesburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | beaconcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Beacon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $46,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $46,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $14,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $43,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $20,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 94% |
Admission |
Bard College | Beacon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 416 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 51.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 47.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bard College | Beacon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Beacon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Beacon College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Bard College | Beacon College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Beacon 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 Beacon College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 501 students)
Bard College vs. Beacon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Beacon College?
- Bard College is 28.8% more expensive to attend than Beacon College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $46,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at Bard College than Beacon College ($59,800.00 vs. $46,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Beacon College ($25,214 vs. $43,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Beacon College are 20.7% lower than costs at Bard College ($14,234 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Beacon College than Bard College (94% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 156% larger than aid received Beacon College ($53,584 vs. $20,933)
Bard College vs. Beacon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Beacon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beacon College or Bard College .
- Beacon College has a higher acceptance rate (51.9%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Beacon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Beacon 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 Beacon College and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Beacon College is higher than Bard College (82% vs. 76%)
- Beacon College students graduate with a $1,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,194)
- Beacon College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($258 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Beacon College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/