Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Wesleyan University Bennington Clark University Marist College DePaul Union College Skidmore College Ithaca College Lewis and Clark Dickinson College Bates Sarah Lawrence| Bard College | Cleveland Institute of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Bard College | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 341 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | cim.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Bard College | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $40,000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $40,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $13,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $29,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $28,571 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bard College | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 378 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bard College | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Bard College | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 21% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 67% |
Students |
Bard College | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 31% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| 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 Cleveland Institute of Music based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 341 students)
Bard College vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Cleveland Institute of Music?
- Bard College is 49.5% more expensive to attend than Cleveland Institute of Music for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $40,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.5% higher at Bard College than Cleveland Institute of Music ($59,800.00 vs. $40,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Cleveland Institute of Music ($25,214 vs. $29,383)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Music are 29.2% lower than costs at Bard College ($13,300 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Music than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 87.5% larger than aid received Cleveland Institute of Music ($53,584 vs. $28,571)
Bard College vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Cleveland Institute of Music? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland Institute of Music or Bard College .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (46.1%) than Cleveland Institute of Music (36.2%)
Bard College vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Cleveland Institute of Music? 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 Cleveland Institute of Music and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Cleveland Institute of Music (76% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Cleveland Institute of Music earn on average $3,600 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Music graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Music graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland Institute of Music students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/