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Overview |
Bard College | Cairn | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Langhorne, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 1,031 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | cairn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Cairn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $31,255 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $31,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $11,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $25,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $18,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 96% |
Admission |
Bard College | Cairn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 468 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 81% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 53.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 |
Academics |
Bard College | Cairn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Cairn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Cairn | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Bard College | Cairn | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Cairn | ||
| 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 Cairn based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,031 students)
Bard College vs. Cairn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Cairn?
- Bard College is 91.3% more expensive to attend than Cairn for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.3% higher at Bard College than Cairn University ($59,800.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Cairn ($25,214 vs. $25,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cairn University are 46% lower than costs at Bard College ($11,764 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cairn University than Bard College (96% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 191.6% larger than aid received Cairn University ($53,584 vs. $18,376)
Bard College vs. Cairn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Cairn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cairn or Bard College .
- Cairn has a higher acceptance rate (81%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Cairn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Cairn? 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 Cairn and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Cairn University (76% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Cairn graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $37,000)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Cairn graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Cairn graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cairn students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/