Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Wesleyan University Bennington Clark University Marist College Union College Skidmore College Ithaca College Lewis and Clark Dickinson College Bates Sarah Lawrence Gettysburg College| Bard College | Lakeland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Bard College | Lakeland University | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Plymouth, WI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 2,406 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | lakeland.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Bard College | Lakeland University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $30,400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $10,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $21,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $23,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 96% |
Admission |
Bard College | Lakeland University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 1,230 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| 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 | Lakeland University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Bard College | Lakeland University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $25,458 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $263 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Lakeland University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Bard College | Lakeland University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 31% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Lakeland University | ||
| 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 Lakeland University based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 2,406 students)
Bard College vs. Lakeland University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Lakeland University?
- Bard College is 96.7% more expensive to attend than Lakeland University for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.7% higher at Bard College than Lakeland University ($59,800.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lakeland University than Bard College ($21,611 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lakeland University are 59.4% lower than costs at Bard College ($10,778 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lakeland University than Bard College (96% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 124.6% larger than aid received Lakeland University ($53,584 vs. $23,855)
Bard College vs. Lakeland University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Lakeland University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lakeland University or Bard College .
- Lakeland University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Lakeland University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Lakeland University? 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 Lakeland University and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Lakeland University (76% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Lakeland University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $41,600)
- Lakeland University students graduate with a $736 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($25,458 vs. $26,194)
- Lakeland University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($263 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lakeland University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/