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Overview |
Bard College | Cornell | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 26,264 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #19 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | cornell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Cornell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,790 | $65,204 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,790 | $65,204 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,040 | $18,554 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,218 | $26,455 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,380 | $56,741 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 51% |
Admission |
Bard College | Cornell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,628 | 65,635 | ||
| Admitted | 3,466 | 5,358 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 8.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 66% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1440 | 1480/1560 | ||
| 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 2, 2026 |
Academics |
Bard College | Cornell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Cornell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $98,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $124 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Cornell | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 8% |
Students |
Bard College | Cornell | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Cornell | ||
| 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
- Cornell University is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (26,264 students vs. 2,922 students)
Bard College vs. Cornell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Cornell?
- Cornell University is 3.8% more expensive to attend than Bard College for in-state tuition ($65,204.00 vs. $62,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Cornell than Bard College ($65,204.00 vs. $62,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Cornell ($25,218 vs. $26,455)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College are 2.8% lower than costs at Cornell University ($18,040 vs. $18,554)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Cornell University (77% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell University students is 0.6% larger than aid received Bard College ($56,741 vs. $56,380)
Bard College vs. Cornell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Cornell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornell or Bard College .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Cornell (8.2%)
Bard College vs. Cornell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Cornell? 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 Cornell and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Cornell is higher than Bard College (93% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Cornell University earn on average $56,800 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($98,400 vs. $41,600)
- Cornell University students graduate with a $14,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($12,000 vs. $26,194)
- Cornell graduates are paying $146 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($124 vs. $270)
- More Cornell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bard College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/