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Overview |
Bard College | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 95% |
Admission |
Bard College | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 820/1020 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $443 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Bard College | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Benedict 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 Benedict College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,840 students)
Bard College vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Benedict College?
- Bard College is 309.6% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 309.6% higher at Bard College than Benedict College ($59,800.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than Bard College ($17,845 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 160.3% lower than costs at Bard College ($6,600 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedict College than Bard College (95% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 343.1% larger than aid received Benedict College ($53,584 vs. $12,093)
Bard College vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or Bard College .
- Benedict College has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Benedict 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 Benedict College and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Benedict College (76% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $16,600 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $25,000)
- Bard College students graduate with a $16,704 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($26,194 vs. $42,898)
- Bard College graduates are paying $173 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($270 vs. $443)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College 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/