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Overview |
Bard College | Great Northern University | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Spokane, Washington | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 35 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | greatnorthernu.org | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Great Northern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $16,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $16,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $11,565 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $27,410 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $3,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bard College | Great Northern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 7 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 100% | ||
| 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 | Great Northern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 2:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Great Northern University | ||
| 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 | Great Northern University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| 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 | Great Northern University | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Great Northern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Great Northern University based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 35 students)
Bard College vs. Great Northern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Great Northern University?
- Bard College is 262.4% more expensive to attend than Great Northern University for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 262.4% higher at Bard College than Great Northern University ($59,800.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Great Northern University ($25,214 vs. $27,410)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Great Northern University are 48.6% lower than costs at Bard College ($11,565 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Great Northern University than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 1,411.5% larger than aid received Great Northern University ($53,584 vs. $3,545)
Bard College vs. Great Northern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Great Northern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Great Northern University or Bard College .
- Great Northern University has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Great Northern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Great Northern University? 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 Great Northern University and Bard College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/