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Overview |
Bard College | Lyndon State College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Lyndonville, VT | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 1,147 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | lyndonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Lyndon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $10,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $22,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $13,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $8,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 94% |
Admission |
Bard College | Lyndon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Lyndon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Lyndon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $276 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Lyndon State College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
Bard College | Lyndon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | - | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Lyndon State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Lyndon State College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,147 students)
Bard College vs. Lyndon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Lyndon State College?
- Bard College is 462.5% more expensive to attend than Lyndon State College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $10,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.3% higher at Bard College than Lyndon State College ($59,800.00 vs. $22,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lyndon State College than Bard College ($13,304 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lyndon State College are 67% lower than costs at Bard College ($10,290 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lyndon State College than Bard College (94% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 496.6% larger than aid received Lyndon State College ($53,584 vs. $8,981)
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Lyndon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lyndon State College or Bard College .
Bard College vs. Lyndon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Lyndon State 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 Lyndon State College and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Lyndon State College (76% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Lyndon State College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $35,700)
- Bard College students graduate with a $556 lower median federal student loan debt than Lyndon State College graduates. ($26,194 vs. $26,750)
- Bard College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Lyndon State College graduates. ($270 vs. $276)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lyndon State College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/