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Overview |
Bard College | Messenger College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Joplin, TX | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 19 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | messengercollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Messenger College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $9,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $9,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $7,832 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $17,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $7,812 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bard College | Messenger College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 8 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 4 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 50% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.9 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Messenger College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Messenger College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 10% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $24,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | N/A |
Diversity |
Bard College | Messenger College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 8% |
Students |
Bard College | Messenger College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Messenger College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Messenger College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 19 students)
Bard College vs. Messenger College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Messenger College?
- Bard College is 530.8% more expensive to attend than Messenger College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $9,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 530.8% higher at Bard College than Messenger College ($59,800.00 vs. $9,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Messenger College than Bard College ($17,197 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Messenger College are 119.4% lower than costs at Bard College ($7,832 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Messenger College than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 585.9% larger than aid received Messenger College ($53,584 vs. $7,812)
Bard College vs. Messenger College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Messenger College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Messenger College or Bard College .
- Messenger College has a higher acceptance rate (50%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Messenger College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Messenger 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 Messenger College and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Messenger College (76% vs. 10%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $17,600 more per year than Messenger College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $24,000)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Messenger College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/