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Overview |
Bard College | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 2,764 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,790 | $61,482 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,790 | $61,482 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,040 | $18,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,218 | $34,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,380 | $44,126 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 52% |
Admission |
Bard College | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,628 | 9,874 | ||
| Admitted | 3,466 | 3,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 31.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1440 | 1340/1490 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Bard College | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 7% |
Students |
Bard College | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Lafayette College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 2,764 students)
Bard College vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Lafayette College?
- Bard College is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Lafayette College for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $61,482.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Bard College than Lafayette College ($62,790.00 vs. $61,482.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Lafayette College ($25,218 vs. $34,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College are 3.3% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($18,040 vs. $18,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Lafayette College (77% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 27.8% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($56,380 vs. $44,126)
Bard College vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Bard College .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Lafayette College (31.5%)
Bard College vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Lafayette 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 Lafayette College and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Bard College (88% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $39,400 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $41,600)
- Lafayette College students graduate with a $194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,194)
- Lafayette College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($268 vs. $270)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bard College students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/