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Overview |
Bard College | MSOE | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 2,834 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #229 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,790 | $46,385 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,790 | $46,385 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,040 | $12,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,218 | $26,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,380 | $34,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Bard College | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,628 | 6,032 | ||
| Admitted | 3,466 | 3,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 60.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1440 | 1160/1405 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bard College | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 8% |
Students |
Bard College | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | MSOE | ||
| 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
- Bard College is larger than than MSOE based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 2,834 students)
Bard College vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or MSOE?
- Bard College is 35.4% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $46,385.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at Bard College than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($62,790.00 vs. $46,385.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than MSOE ($25,218 vs. $26,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 43.6% lower than costs at Bard College ($12,562 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Bard College (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 63.8% larger than aid received Milwaukee School of Engineering ($56,380 vs. $34,412)
Bard College vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Bard College .
- MSOE has a higher acceptance rate (60.4%) than Bard College (52.3%)
Bard College vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or MSOE? 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 MSOE and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (76% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $27,300 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bard College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/