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Overview |
Bard College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bard College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 8% |
Students |
Bard College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 686 students)
Bard College vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Paul Smith's College?
- Bard College is 86.8% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.8% higher at Bard College than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($59,800.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Bard College ($25,056 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are 10.5% lower than costs at Bard College ($15,546 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 118.3% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($53,584 vs. $24,545)
Bard College vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Paul Smith's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Smith's College or Bard College .
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Paul Smith's 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 Paul Smith's College and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (76% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $1,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,194)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($258 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Smith's College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/