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Overview |
Bard College | Nyack College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Nyack, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 1,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1030 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | nyack.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Nyack College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $15,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $22,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $20,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 96% |
Admission |
Bard College | Nyack College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 285 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 848/1093 | |||
| 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 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Nyack College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Nyack College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $24,499 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $253 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Nyack College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Bard College | Nyack College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Nyack College | ||
| 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
- Bard College is larger than than Nyack College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,595 students)
Bard College vs. Nyack College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Nyack College?
- Bard College is 121.5% more expensive to attend than Nyack College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.5% higher at Bard College than Nyack College ($59,800.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nyack College than Bard College ($22,184 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nyack College are 10.8% lower than costs at Bard College ($15,500 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nyack College than Bard College (96% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 161.6% larger than aid received Nyack College ($53,584 vs. $20,480)
Bard College vs. Nyack College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Nyack College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nyack College or Bard College .
- Nyack College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Nyack College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Nyack 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 Nyack College and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Nyack College (76% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Nyack College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,600)
- Nyack College students graduate with a $1,695 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($24,499 vs. $26,194)
- Nyack College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($253 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nyack College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/