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Overview |
Bard College | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 3,495 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #152 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,790 | $46,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,790 | $46,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,040 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,218 | $28,349 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,380 | $34,438 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Bard College | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,628 | 10,432 | ||
| Admitted | 3,466 | 8,188 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 78.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 8.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1440 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Bard College | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 8% |
Students |
Bard College | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Manhattan College | ||
| 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
- Manhattan College is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (3,495 students vs. 2,922 students)
Bard College vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Manhattan College?
- Bard College is 36.2% more expensive to attend than Manhattan College for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $46,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.2% higher at Bard College than Manhattan College ($62,790.00 vs. $46,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Manhattan College ($25,218 vs. $28,349)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College are 2.2% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($18,040 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Bard College (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 63.7% larger than aid received Manhattan College ($56,380 vs. $34,438)
Bard College vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or Bard College .
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Bard College (52.3%)
Bard College vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Manhattan 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 Manhattan College and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Manhattan College (76% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $25,100 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $41,600)
- Manhattan College students graduate with a $194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,194)
- Manhattan College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($268 vs. $270)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bard College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/