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Overview |
Bard College | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 10,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,790 | $54,335 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,790 | $54,335 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,040 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,218 | $35,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,380 | $33,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 99% |
Admission |
Bard College | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,628 | 22,890 | ||
| Admitted | 3,466 | 16,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1440 | 1210/1380 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Bard College | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $242 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 4% |
Students |
Bard College | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (10,393 students vs. 2,922 students)
Bard College vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Hofstra?
- Bard College is 15.6% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $54,335.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at Bard College than Hofstra University ($62,790.00 vs. $54,335.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Hofstra ($25,218 vs. $35,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 1.8% lower than costs at Bard College ($17,720 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Bard College (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 70.8% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($56,380 vs. $33,007)
Bard College vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Bard College .
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Bard College (52.3%)
Bard College vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Hofstra? 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 Hofstra and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Hofstra University (76% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $17,600 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $41,600)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $2,694 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,194)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($242 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/