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Overview |
Bard College | MIAD | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 896 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | miad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $39,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $39,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $25,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $26,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bard College | MIAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 1,052 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 673 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| 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 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | MIAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bard College | MIAD | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Bard College | MIAD | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | MIAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than MIAD based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 896 students)
Bard College vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or MIAD?
- Bard College is 51.9% more expensive to attend than MIAD for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $39,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.9% higher at Bard College than Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design ($59,800.00 vs. $39,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than MIAD ($25,214 vs. $25,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are 72.7% lower than costs at Bard College ($9,950 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 104.4% larger than aid received Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design ($53,584 vs. $26,216)
Bard College vs. MIAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or Bard College .
- MIAD has a higher acceptance rate (64%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or MIAD? 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 MIAD and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (76% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $5,600 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $36,000)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than MIAD graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than MIAD graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MIAD students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/