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NYU Pratt Institute Stevens Columbia Wesleyan University Carnegie Mellon Bennington Olin College Clark University RISD Marist College Union College| Bard College | Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bard College | Cooper Union | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 983 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | cooper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Cooper Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,790 | $44,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,790 | $44,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,040 | $18,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,218 | $28,199 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,380 | $39,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Bard College | Cooper Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,628 | 1,790 | ||
| Admitted | 3,466 | 341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 19.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 52.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 33/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1440 | 1400/1520 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 8, 2026 |
Academics |
Bard College | Cooper Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Cooper Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $16,662 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $172 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Cooper Union | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 9% | ||
| % International | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 12% |
Students |
Bard College | Cooper Union | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Cooper Union | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 983 students)
Bard College vs. Cooper Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Cooper Union?
- Bard College is 40.9% more expensive to attend than Cooper Union for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.9% higher at Bard College than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($62,790.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Cooper Union ($25,218 vs. $28,199)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College are 3.4% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($18,040 vs. $18,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than Bard College (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 43.9% larger than aid received Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($56,380 vs. $39,187)
Bard College vs. Cooper Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Cooper Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cooper Union or Bard College .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Cooper Union (19.1%)
Bard College vs. Cooper Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Cooper Union? 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 Cooper Union and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is the same as at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (76% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art earn on average $22,400 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $41,600)
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students graduate with a $9,532 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($16,662 vs. $26,194)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($172 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cooper Union students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/