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Overview |
Bard College | New England Tech | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Warwick, RI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 1,895 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | neit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | New England Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $32,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $32,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $16,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $33,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $13,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 85% |
Admission |
Bard College | New England Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 2,375 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 1,769 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 74.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 24.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | |||
| 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 | New England Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | New England Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $206 |
Diversity |
Bard College | New England Tech | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 11% |
Students |
Bard College | New England Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | New England Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than New England Tech based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,895 students)
Bard College vs. New England Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or New England Tech?
- Bard College is 86.3% more expensive to attend than New England Tech for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $32,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.3% higher at Bard College than New England Institute of Technology ($59,800.00 vs. $32,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than New England Tech ($25,214 vs. $33,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New England Institute of Technology are 2.3% lower than costs at Bard College ($16,800 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England Institute of Technology than Bard College (85% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 295.4% larger than aid received New England Institute of Technology ($53,584 vs. $13,552)
Bard College vs. New England Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or New England Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New England Tech or Bard College .
- New England Tech has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. New England Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or New England Tech? 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 New England Tech and Bard College.
- Graduates from New England Institute of Technology earn on average $1,300 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $41,600)
- New England Institute of Technology students graduate with a $6,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,194)
- New England Tech 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 New England Tech students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/