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Overview |
Bard College | Crossroads Bible College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 157 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | crossroads.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Crossroads Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $11,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $11,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 0% |
Admission |
Bard College | Crossroads Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Crossroads Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Crossroads Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $29,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $30,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $315 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Crossroads Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 60% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 4% |
Students |
Bard College | Crossroads Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Crossroads Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Crossroads Bible College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 157 students)
Bard College vs. Crossroads Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Crossroads Bible College?
- Bard College is 404.6% more expensive to attend than Crossroads Bible College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $11,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 404.6% higher at Bard College than Crossroads Bible College ($59,800.00 vs. $11,850.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Crossroads Bible College are 63.6% lower than costs at Bard College ($10,500 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Crossroads Bible College (81% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is ?% larger than aid received Crossroads Bible College ($53,584 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Crossroads Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Crossroads Bible College or Bard College .
Bard College vs. Crossroads Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Crossroads Bible 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 Crossroads Bible College and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Crossroads Bible College (76% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $12,400 more per year than Crossroads Bible College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $29,200)
- Bard College students graduate with a $4,291 lower median federal student loan debt than Crossroads Bible College graduates. ($26,194 vs. $30,485)
- Bard College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Crossroads Bible College graduates. ($270 vs. $315)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Crossroads Bible College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/