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Overview |
Bard College | Fairfax University of America | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Fairfax, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 43 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | fxua.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Fairfax University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $10,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $10,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $6,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 0% |
Admission |
Bard College | Fairfax University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 378 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 4 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 1.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
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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 | Fairfax University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Fairfax University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | N/A |
Diversity |
Bard College | Fairfax University of America | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Bard College | Fairfax University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Fairfax University of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Fairfax University of America based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 43 students)
Bard College vs. Fairfax University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Fairfax University of America?
- Bard College is 490.4% more expensive to attend than Fairfax University of America for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $10,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 490.4% higher at Bard College than Fairfax University of America ($59,800.00 vs. $10,128.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairfax University of America are 150.4% lower than costs at Bard College ($6,860 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Fairfax University of America (81% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is ?% larger than aid received Fairfax University of America ($53,584 vs. $0)
Bard College vs. Fairfax University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Fairfax University of America? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairfax University of America or Bard College .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (46.1%) than Fairfax University of America (1.1%)
Bard College vs. Fairfax University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Fairfax University of America? 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 Fairfax University of America and Bard College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/