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Overview |
Bard College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
Bard College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 3% |
Students |
Bard College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Mars Hill University | ||
| 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 Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,032 students)
Bard College vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Mars Hill University?
- Bard College is 63.6% more expensive to attend than Mars Hill University for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.6% higher at Bard College than Mars Hill University ($59,800.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Bard College ($17,721 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 71.7% lower than costs at Bard College ($10,004 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Bard College (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 85.3% larger than aid received Mars Hill University ($53,584 vs. $28,916)
Bard College vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Mars Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mars Hill University or Bard College .
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Mars Hill University? 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 Mars Hill University and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Mars Hill University (76% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $9,300 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $32,300)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/