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Overview |
Bard College | MCNY | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 632 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | mcny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | MCNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $19,338 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $19,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $22,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $12,873 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bard College | MCNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 113 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 74 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 41.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C | ||
| 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 | MCNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | MCNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 18% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $34,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $356 |
Diversity |
Bard College | MCNY | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 57% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 11% |
Students |
Bard College | MCNY | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | MCNY | ||
| 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 MCNY based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 632 students)
Bard College vs. MCNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or MCNY?
- Bard College is 209.2% more expensive to attend than MCNY for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $19,338.00)
- Out of state tuition is 209.2% higher at Bard College than Metropolitan College of New York ($59,800.00 vs. $19,338.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Metropolitan College of New York than Bard College ($22,183 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Metropolitan College of New York are 53.4% lower than costs at Bard College ($11,200 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan College of New York than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 316.3% larger than aid received Metropolitan College of New York ($53,584 vs. $12,873)
Bard College vs. MCNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or MCNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCNY or Bard College .
- MCNY has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. MCNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or MCNY? 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 MCNY and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Metropolitan College of New York (76% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $1,100 more per year than MCNY graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $40,500)
- Bard College students graduate with a $8,306 lower median federal student loan debt than MCNY graduates. ($26,194 vs. $34,500)
- Bard College graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than MCNY graduates. ($270 vs. $356)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNY students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/