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Overview |
Bard College | Staten Island | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 10,248 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Staten Island | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $20,055 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $7,217 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $8,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
Bard College | Staten Island | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| 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 | Staten Island | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Staten Island | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $13,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $144 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Staten Island | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Bard College | Staten Island | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Staten Island | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 2,706 students)
Bard College vs. Staten Island Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Staten Island?
- Bard College is 762.9% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 301.9% higher at Bard College than CUNY College of Staten Island ($59,800.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than Bard College ($7,217 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College are 16.7% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($17,180 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than Bard College (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 564.7% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($53,584 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Staten Island? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Staten Island or Bard College .
Bard College vs. Staten Island Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Staten Island? 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 Staten Island and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than CUNY College of Staten Island (76% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $3,500 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $41,600)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $12,207 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($13,987 vs. $26,194)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($144 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Staten Island students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/