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Overview |
Bard College | Marist College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 96% |
Admission |
Bard College | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | |||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Bard College | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Marist 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
- Marist College is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 2,706 students)
Bard College vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Marist College?
- Bard College is 36.2% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.2% higher at Bard College than Marist College ($59,800.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Marist College ($25,214 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marist College are 0.2% lower than costs at Bard College ($17,150 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Bard College (96% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 134% larger than aid received Marist College ($53,584 vs. $22,904)
Bard College vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Bard College .
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Marist 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 Marist College and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Bard College (80% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $17,400 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $41,600)
- Marist College students graduate with a $194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,194)
- Marist College 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 Marist College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/