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Overview |
Bard College | Kettering College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Kettering, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 832 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | kcma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Kettering College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $14,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $14,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $8,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $16,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $11,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 75% |
Admission |
Bard College | Kettering College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 587 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 202 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 34.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 48.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| 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 |
Academics |
Bard College | Kettering College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Kettering College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $28,977 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $299 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Kettering College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Bard College | Kettering College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Kettering College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Kettering College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 832 students)
Bard College vs. Kettering College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Kettering College?
- Bard College is 307.8% more expensive to attend than Kettering College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $14,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 307.8% higher at Bard College than Kettering College ($59,800.00 vs. $14,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kettering College than Bard College ($16,398 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering College are 101.2% lower than costs at Bard College ($8,538 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Kettering College (81% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 370% larger than aid received Kettering College ($53,584 vs. $11,401)
Bard College vs. Kettering College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Kettering College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering College or Bard College .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (46.1%) than Kettering College (34.4%)
Bard College vs. Kettering College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Kettering 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 Kettering College and Bard College.
- Graduates from Kettering College earn on average $15,500 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $2,783 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering College graduates. ($26,194 vs. $28,977)
- Bard College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering College graduates. ($270 vs. $299)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kettering College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/