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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC UofSC University of Richmond Wesleyan University Georgia Denison Bennington| Bard College | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bard College | Furman | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 2,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,790 | $57,902 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,790 | $57,902 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,040 | $15,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,218 | $32,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,380 | $40,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Bard College | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,628 | 8,406 | ||
| Admitted | 3,466 | 4,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1440 | 1260/1425 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $263 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Bard College | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Furman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 2,505 students)
Bard College vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Furman?
- Bard College is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $57,902.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Bard College than Furman University ($62,790.00 vs. $57,902.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Furman ($25,218 vs. $32,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Furman University are 13.7% lower than costs at Bard College ($15,868 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Bard College (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 37.7% larger than aid received Furman University ($56,380 vs. $40,954)
Bard College vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Bard College .
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (52.6%) than Bard College (52.3%)
Bard College vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Furman? 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 Furman and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Bard College (87% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $41,600)
- Furman University students graduate with a $751 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($25,443 vs. $26,194)
- Furman graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($263 vs. $270)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bard College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/