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Overview |
Bard College | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
Bard College | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | |||
| 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 | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 8% |
Students |
Bard College | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Carlow University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Carlow University based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 2,104 students)
Bard College vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Carlow University?
- Bard College is 84.6% more expensive to attend than Carlow University for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.6% higher at Bard College than Carlow University ($59,800.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than Bard College ($17,437 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carlow University are 32% lower than costs at Bard College ($13,014 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Bard College (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 100.6% larger than aid received Carlow University ($53,584 vs. $26,713)
Bard College vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or Bard College .
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Carlow University? 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 Carlow University and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Carlow University (76% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Carlow University earn on average $300 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carlow University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/