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Overview |
Bard College | Homestead Schools | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Torrance, CA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 180 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | homesteadschools.net | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Homestead Schools | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $15,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $5,041 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 44% |
Admission |
Bard College | Homestead Schools | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | Open | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Homestead Schools | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Homestead Schools | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $17,072 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $176 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Homestead Schools | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Bard College | Homestead Schools | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Homestead Schools | ||
| 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 Homestead Schools based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 180 students)
Bard College vs. Homestead Schools Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Homestead Schools?
- Bard College is ?% more expensive to attend than Homestead Schools for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Bard College than Homestead Schools ($59,800.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Homestead Schools than Bard College ($15,207 vs. $25,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Homestead Schools (81% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 963% larger than aid received Homestead Schools ($53,584 vs. $5,041)
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Homestead Schools? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Homestead Schools or Bard College .
Bard College vs. Homestead Schools Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Homestead Schools? 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 Homestead Schools and Bard College.
- Homestead Schools students graduate with a $9,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($17,072 vs. $26,194)
- Homestead Schools graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($176 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Homestead Schools students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/