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Overview |
Bard College | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 7,011 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | monroecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $15,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $9,157 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $15,792 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 92% |
Admission |
Bard College | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 3,670 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 2,196 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 51% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bard College | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $20,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $211 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 44% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Bard College | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
| 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
- Monroe College Main Campus is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (7,011 students vs. 2,706 students)
Bard College vs. Monroe College-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Monroe College-Main Campus?
- Bard College is 287.5% more expensive to attend than Monroe College-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- Out of state tuition is 287.5% higher at Bard College than Monroe College Main Campus ($59,800.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Monroe College Main Campus than Bard College ($9,157 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Monroe College Main Campus are 52% lower than costs at Bard College ($11,300 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monroe College Main Campus than Bard College (92% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 239.3% larger than aid received Monroe College Main Campus ($53,584 vs. $15,792)
Bard College vs. Monroe College-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Monroe College-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Monroe College-Main Campus or Bard College .
- Monroe College-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Monroe College-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Monroe College-Main Campus? 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 Monroe College-Main Campus and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Monroe College Main Campus (76% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $9,100 more per year than Monroe College-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $32,500)
- Monroe College Main Campus students graduate with a $5,744 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($20,450 vs. $26,194)
- Monroe College-Main Campus graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($211 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Monroe College-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/