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Overview |
Bard College | CU | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bard College | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| 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 | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $224 |
Diversity |
Bard College | CU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 16% |
Students |
Bard College | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | CU | ||
| 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 CU based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 2,588 students)
Bard College vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or CU?
- Bard College is 137.3% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.3% higher at Bard College than Cumberland University ($59,800.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than Bard College ($18,528 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 91.1% lower than costs at Bard College ($8,990 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 142% larger than aid received Cumberland University ($53,584 vs. $22,145)
Bard College vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Bard College .
- CU has a higher acceptance rate (66.2%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or CU? 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 CU and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Cumberland University (76% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $1,700 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $4,465 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($21,729 vs. $26,194)
- CU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($224 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/