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Overview |
Bard College | Centra College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $9,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $28,418 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $6,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bard College | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 15 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $124 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 35% | ||
| % 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 | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Centra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 227 students)
Bard College vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Centra College?
- Bard College is 547.2% more expensive to attend than Centra College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 547.2% higher at Bard College than Centra College ($59,800.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Centra College ($25,214 vs. $28,418)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 82.6% lower than costs at Bard College ($9,406 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centra College than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 725% larger than aid received Centra College ($53,584 vs. $6,495)
Bard College vs. Centra College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or Bard College .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (46.1%) than Centra College (40%)
Bard College vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Centra 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 Centra College and Bard College.
- Graduates from Centra College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,600)
- Centra College students graduate with a $14,152 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($12,042 vs. $26,194)
- Centra College graduates are paying $146 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($124 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centra College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/