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Overview |
Bard College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 97% |
Admission |
Bard College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $325 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 6% |
Students |
Bard College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| 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 Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,824 students)
Bard College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Bard College is 605.5% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 322.8% higher at Bard College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($59,800.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Bard College ($15,502 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 63.2% lower than costs at Bard College ($10,530 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Bard College (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 321.7% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($53,584 vs. $12,708)
Bard College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Bard College .
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania? 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 Lincoln University of Pennsylvania and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (76% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $6,500 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $35,100)
- Bard College students graduate with a $5,306 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($26,194 vs. $31,500)
- Bard College graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($270 vs. $325)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/