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Overview |
Bard College | Neumann | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Aston, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 2,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #768 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | neumann.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Neumann | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $33,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $33,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $28,707 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $25,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bard College | Neumann | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 3,501 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 2,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 905/1085 | |||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Neumann | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Neumann | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Neumann | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 17% |
Students |
Bard College | Neumann | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Neumann | ||
| 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 Neumann based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 2,155 students)
Bard College vs. Neumann Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Neumann?
- Bard College is 76.4% more expensive to attend than Neumann for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $33,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.4% higher at Bard College than Neumann University ($59,800.00 vs. $33,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Neumann ($25,214 vs. $28,707)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Neumann University are 3.5% lower than costs at Bard College ($16,600 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Neumann University than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 109.1% larger than aid received Neumann University ($53,584 vs. $25,623)
Bard College vs. Neumann Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Neumann? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Neumann or Bard College .
- Neumann has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Neumann Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Neumann? 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 Neumann and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Neumann University (76% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Neumann University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Neumann graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Neumann graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Neumann students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/