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Overview |
Bard College | Minerva | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | San Francisco, California | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 660 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | minerva.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Minerva | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $17,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $17,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $15,215 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $17,735 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 69% |
Admission |
Bard College | Minerva | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 20,816 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 208 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 72.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
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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 | Minerva | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Minerva | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | N/A |
Diversity |
Bard College | Minerva | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Bard College | Minerva | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Minerva | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Minerva based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 660 students)
Bard College vs. Minerva Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Minerva?
- Bard College is 238.8% more expensive to attend than Minerva for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $17,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 238.8% higher at Bard College than Minerva University ($59,800.00 vs. $17,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minerva University than Bard College ($15,215 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minerva University are 39.7% lower than costs at Bard College ($12,300 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Minerva University (81% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 202.1% larger than aid received Minerva University ($53,584 vs. $17,735)
Bard College vs. Minerva Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Minerva? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minerva or Bard College .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (46.1%) than Minerva (1%)
Bard College vs. Minerva Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Minerva? 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 Minerva and Bard College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/