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Overview |
Bard College | Morrisville | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Morrisville, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 1,803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #804 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | morrisville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Morrisville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $15,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $16,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $11,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 89% |
Admission |
Bard College | Morrisville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 3,648 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 3,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1060 | |||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Morrisville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Morrisville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $206 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Morrisville | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Bard College | Morrisville | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Morrisville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Morrisville based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,803 students)
Bard College vs. Morrisville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Morrisville?
- Bard College is 745.8% more expensive to attend than Morrisville for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 252.2% higher at Bard College than SUNY Morrisville ($59,800.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Morrisville than Bard College ($16,070 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Morrisville are 10.1% lower than costs at Bard College ($15,600 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Morrisville than Bard College (89% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 384% larger than aid received SUNY Morrisville ($53,584 vs. $11,070)
Bard College vs. Morrisville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Morrisville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Morrisville or Bard College .
- Morrisville has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Morrisville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Morrisville? 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 Morrisville and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than SUNY Morrisville (76% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $6,000 more per year than Morrisville graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $35,600)
- SUNY Morrisville students graduate with a $6,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,194)
- Morrisville graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($206 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morrisville students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/