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Overview |
Bard College | LIM | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | limcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | LIM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $29,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $29,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $18,625 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $39,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $11,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 97% |
Admission |
Bard College | LIM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 1,137 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 953 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 83.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| 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 | LIM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | LIM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bard College | LIM | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 90% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
Bard College | LIM | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | LIM | ||
| 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 LIM based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,310 students)
Bard College vs. LIM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or LIM?
- Bard College is 101% more expensive to attend than LIM for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $29,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101% higher at Bard College than LIM College ($59,800.00 vs. $29,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than LIM ($25,214 vs. $39,020)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College are 8.4% lower than costs at LIM College ($17,180 vs. $18,625)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LIM College than Bard College (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 369.7% larger than aid received LIM College ($53,584 vs. $11,409)
Bard College vs. LIM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or LIM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LIM or Bard College .
- LIM has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. LIM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or LIM? 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 LIM and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than LIM College (76% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from LIM College earn on average $8,800 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $41,600)
- LIM College students graduate with a $194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,194)
- LIM graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($268 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LIM 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/