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Overview |
Bard College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 95% |
Admission |
Bard College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $276 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 4% |
Students |
Bard College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Mercyhurst 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
- Mercyhurst College is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 2,706 students)
Bard College vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Mercyhurst College?
- Bard College is 47.5% more expensive to attend than Mercyhurst College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.5% higher at Bard College than Mercyhurst College ($59,800.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercyhurst College than Bard College ($24,935 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 22.5% lower than costs at Bard College ($14,025 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than Bard College (95% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 65.3% larger than aid received Mercyhurst College ($53,584 vs. $32,418)
Bard College vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Bard College .
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Mercyhurst 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 Mercyhurst College and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Mercyhurst College (76% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $504 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($26,194 vs. $26,698)
- Bard College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($270 vs. $276)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/