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Overview |
Bard College | Mount Marty College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Yankton, SD | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 1,252 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #782 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | mtmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Mount Marty College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $28,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $28,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $21,476 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $23,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
Bard College | Mount Marty College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 949 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1050 | |||
| 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 | Mount Marty College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Mount Marty College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Mount Marty College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Bard College | Mount Marty College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Mount Marty College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Mount Marty College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,252 students)
Bard College vs. Mount Marty College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Mount Marty College?
- Bard College is 106.9% more expensive to attend than Mount Marty College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.9% higher at Bard College than Mount Marty College ($59,800.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Marty College than Bard College ($21,476 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Marty College are 94.1% lower than costs at Bard College ($8,850 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Marty College than Bard College (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 124.4% larger than aid received Mount Marty College ($53,584 vs. $23,877)
Bard College vs. Mount Marty College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Mount Marty College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Marty College or Bard College .
- Mount Marty College has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Mount Marty College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Mount Marty College? 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 Mount Marty College and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Mount Marty College (76% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $2,700 more per year than Mount Marty College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $38,900)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Marty College graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Marty College graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Marty College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/