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Overview |
Bard College | Johnson State College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Johnson, VT | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 1,779 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | jsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Johnson State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $11,592 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $12,740 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
Bard College | Johnson State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 3,031 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 2,209 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | Johnson State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Johnson State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $23,819 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $246 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Johnson State College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 7% |
Students |
Bard College | Johnson State College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Johnson State College | ||
| 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
- Bard College is larger than than Johnson State College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,779 students)
Bard College vs. Johnson State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Johnson State College?
- Bard College is 415.9% more expensive to attend than Johnson State College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $11,592.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.9% higher at Bard College than Johnson State College ($59,800.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson State College than Bard College ($15,546 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson State College are 38.5% lower than costs at Bard College ($12,404 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson State College than Bard College (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 320.6% larger than aid received Johnson State College ($53,584 vs. $12,740)
Bard College vs. Johnson State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Johnson State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson State College or Bard College .
- Johnson State College has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Johnson State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Johnson State 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 Johnson State College and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Johnson State College (76% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $7,700 more per year than Johnson State College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $33,900)
- Johnson State College students graduate with a $2,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($23,819 vs. $26,194)
- Johnson State College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($246 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson State College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/