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Overview |
Bard College | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 3,892 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #73 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,790 | $64,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,790 | $64,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,040 | $16,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,218 | $38,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,380 | $41,211 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 56% |
Admission |
Bard College | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,628 | 11,010 | ||
| Admitted | 3,466 | 3,524 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 32% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1440 | 1300/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Bard College | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Bard College | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bucknell University is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (3,892 students vs. 2,922 students)
Bard College vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Bard College for in-state tuition ($64,418.00 vs. $62,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Bucknell than Bard College ($64,418.00 vs. $62,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Bucknell ($25,218 vs. $38,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 11.9% lower than costs at Bard College ($16,118 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Bucknell University (77% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 36.8% larger than aid received Bucknell University ($56,380 vs. $41,211)
Bard College vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Bard College .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Bucknell (32%)
Bard College vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Bucknell? 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 Bucknell and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Bard College (91% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $34,700 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bard College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/