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Overview |
Bard College | City Tech | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 13,087 | ||
| 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 | City Tech | ||
| 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 | $6,406 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $8,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
Bard College | City Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 21,335 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 17,452 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 17.4% | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bard College | City Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | City Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $10,613 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $109 |
Diversity |
Bard College | City Tech | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Bard College | City Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | City Tech | ||
| 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 New York City College of Technology is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 2,706 students)
Bard College vs. City Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or City Tech?
- Bard College is 762.9% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 301.9% higher at Bard College than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($59,800.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Bard College ($6,406 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College are 4.3% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($17,180 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Bard College (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 509.1% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($53,584 vs. $8,797)
Bard College vs. City Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or City Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City Tech or Bard College .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. City Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or City Tech? 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 City Tech and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (76% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology earn on average $1,400 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $41,600)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $15,581 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($10,613 vs. $26,194)
- City Tech graduates are paying $161 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($109 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/