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Overview |
Bard College | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Farmingdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 9,314 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #599 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | farmingdale.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $14,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $8,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $10,382 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 63% |
Admission |
Bard College | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 6,426 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 4,702 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1178 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $165 |
Diversity |
Bard College | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Bard College | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Farmingdale State College is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 2,706 students)
Bard College vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale?
- Bard College is 745.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 252.2% higher at Bard College than Farmingdale State College ($59,800.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Farmingdale State College than Bard College ($8,111 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Farmingdale State College are 21.4% lower than costs at Bard College ($14,148 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Farmingdale State College (81% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 416.1% larger than aid received Farmingdale State College ($53,584 vs. $10,382)
Bard College vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or Bard College .
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale? 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 SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Farmingdale State College (76% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Farmingdale State College earn on average $11,900 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $41,600)
- Farmingdale State College students graduate with a $10,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $26,194)
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($165 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/