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City College of New York Queens College Baruch SUNY Stony Brook NYU Brooklyn College UB Adelphi University Fordham Pace University-New York St John's Wesleyan University| Bard College | CUNY Hunter College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bard College | Hunter | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 22,879 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Hunter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,790 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,790 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,040 | $11,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,218 | $4,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,380 | $9,624 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 88% |
Admission |
Bard College | Hunter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,628 | 31,614 | ||
| Admitted | 3,466 | 17,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 54% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1290/1440 | 1210/1470 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bard College | Hunter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Hunter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $11,548 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $119 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Hunter | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Bard College | Hunter | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Hunter | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (22,879 students vs. 2,922 students)
Bard College vs. Hunter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Hunter?
- Bard College is 806.1% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 322% higher at Bard College than CUNY Hunter College ($62,790.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Bard College ($4,127 vs. $25,218)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 59.3% lower than costs at Bard College ($11,324 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Bard College (88% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 485.8% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($56,380 vs. $9,624)
Bard College vs. Hunter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Hunter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hunter or Bard College .
- Hunter has a higher acceptance rate (54%) than Bard College (52.3%)
Bard College vs. Hunter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Hunter? 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 Hunter and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than CUNY Hunter College (76% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from CUNY Hunter College earn on average $7,200 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $41,600)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $14,646 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($11,548 vs. $26,194)
- Hunter graduates are paying $151 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($119 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/