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Overview |
Bard College | CHC | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 97% |
Admission |
Bard College | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 900/1090 | |||
| 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 | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $273 |
Diversity |
Bard College | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
Bard College | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | CHC | ||
| 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 CHC based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,420 students)
Bard College vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or CHC?
- Bard College is 53.5% more expensive to attend than CHC for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at Bard College than Chestnut Hill College ($59,800.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than CHC ($25,214 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 43.2% lower than costs at Bard College ($12,000 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Bard College (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 83% larger than aid received Chestnut Hill College ($53,584 vs. $29,288)
Bard College vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Bard College .
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or CHC? 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 CHC and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Chestnut Hill College (76% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $287 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($26,194 vs. $26,481)
- Bard College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($270 vs. $273)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/