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Overview |
Bard College | Lehman | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 13,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Lehman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $4,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $10,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bard College | Lehman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 22,455 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 12,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 55.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| SAT Range | 960/1080 | |||
| 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 | Lehman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Lehman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $10,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $105 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Lehman | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Bard College | Lehman | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Lehman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Lehman College is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 2,706 students)
Bard College vs. Lehman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Lehman?
- Bard College is 762.9% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 301.9% higher at Bard College than CUNY Lehman College ($59,800.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Bard College ($4,974 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College are 4.3% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($17,180 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 414.6% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($53,584 vs. $10,412)
Bard College vs. Lehman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Lehman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehman or Bard College .
- Lehman has a higher acceptance rate (55.3%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Lehman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Lehman? 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 Lehman and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than CUNY Lehman College (76% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $41,600)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $15,994 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($10,200 vs. $26,194)
- Lehman graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($105 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman 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/