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Overview |
Bard College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 1,261 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #569 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | mercycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $7,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $14,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $12,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 95% |
Admission |
Bard College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 780/1030 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bard College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $206 |
Diversity |
Bard College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 3% |
Students |
Bard College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,261 students)
Bard College vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College?
- Bard College is 269.1% more expensive to attend than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 269.1% higher at Bard College than Mercy College of Ohio ($59,800.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Ohio than Bard College ($14,564 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 141.7% lower than costs at Bard College ($7,108 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College of Ohio than Bard College (95% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 341.6% larger than aid received Mercy College of Ohio ($53,584 vs. $12,134)
Bard College vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Bard College .
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (46.2%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy 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 MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (76% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $6,900 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $41,600)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $6,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,194)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($206 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/