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Overview |
Bard College | Medgar | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 3,640 | ||
| 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 | Medgar | ||
| 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 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $8,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 97% |
Admission |
Bard College | Medgar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 11,553 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 10,126 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 5.9% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Medgar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Medgar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $9,033 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $93 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Medgar | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 78% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Bard College | Medgar | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Medgar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Medgar Evers College is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (3,640 students vs. 2,706 students)
Bard College vs. Medgar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Medgar ?
- Bard College is 762.9% more expensive to attend than Medgar for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 301.9% higher at Bard College than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($59,800.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Bard College ($8,250 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College are 4.3% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($17,180 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Bard College (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 532.9% larger than aid received CUNY Medgar Evers College ($53,584 vs. $8,467)
Bard College vs. Medgar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Medgar ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medgar or Bard College .
- Medgar has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Medgar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Medgar ? 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 Medgar and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than CUNY Medgar Evers College (76% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $17,161 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($9,033 vs. $26,194)
- Medgar graduates are paying $177 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($93 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/