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Overview |
Bard College | Peirce College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | peirce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Peirce College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $14,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $14,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $6,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $9,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $8,639 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bard College | Peirce College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Peirce College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Peirce College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $36,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $373 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Peirce College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 69% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Bard College | Peirce College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Peirce College | ||
| 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 Peirce College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 856 students)
Bard College vs. Peirce College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Peirce College?
- Bard College is 315.3% more expensive to attend than Peirce College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $14,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 315.3% higher at Bard College than Peirce College ($59,800.00 vs. $14,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Peirce College than Bard College ($9,621 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Peirce College are 169.4% lower than costs at Bard College ($6,376 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Peirce College than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 520.3% larger than aid received Peirce College ($53,584 vs. $8,639)
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Peirce College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peirce College or Bard College .
Bard College vs. Peirce College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Peirce 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 Peirce College and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Peirce College (76% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Peirce College earn on average $10,200 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $9,931 lower median federal student loan debt than Peirce College graduates. ($26,194 vs. $36,125)
- Bard College graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Peirce College graduates. ($270 vs. $373)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peirce College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/