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Overview |
Bard College | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bard College | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $266 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 7% |
Students |
Bard College | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Ithaca College | ||
| 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
- Ithaca College is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 2,706 students)
Bard College vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Ithaca College?
- Bard College is 24.3% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at Bard College than Ithaca College ($59,800.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Ithaca College ($25,214 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 7.8% lower than costs at Bard College ($15,934 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 80.6% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($53,584 vs. $29,677)
Bard College vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Bard College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Ithaca College? 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 Ithaca College and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Ithaca College (76% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $14,500 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $41,600)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $444 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,194)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($266 vs. $270)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bard College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/