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Overview |
Bard College | Keuka College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Keuka Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 1,250 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #771 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | keuka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Keuka College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $34,691 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $34,691 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $12,691 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $28,397 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $25,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bard College | Keuka College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 1,734 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 1,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 92.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1133 | |||
| 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 | Keuka College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Keuka College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $25,904 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $267 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Keuka College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 7% |
Students |
Bard College | Keuka College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Keuka College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Keuka College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,250 students)
Bard College vs. Keuka College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Keuka College?
- Bard College is 72.4% more expensive to attend than Keuka College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $34,691.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.4% higher at Bard College than Keuka College ($59,800.00 vs. $34,691.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Keuka College ($25,214 vs. $28,397)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keuka College are 35.4% lower than costs at Bard College ($12,691 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keuka College than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 109.9% larger than aid received Keuka College ($53,584 vs. $25,528)
Bard College vs. Keuka College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Keuka College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Keuka College or Bard College .
- Keuka College has a higher acceptance rate (92.8%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Keuka College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Keuka 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 Keuka College and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Keuka College (76% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Keuka College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $41,600)
- Keuka College students graduate with a $290 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($25,904 vs. $26,194)
- Keuka College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($267 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Keuka College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/