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Overview |
Bard College | PAFA | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 80% |
Admission |
Bard College | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 11.4% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $274 |
Diversity |
Bard College | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 7% |
Students |
Bard College | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 172 students)
Bard College vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or PAFA?
- Bard College is 47.7% more expensive to attend than PAFA for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.7% higher at Bard College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($59,800.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than PAFA ($25,214 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College are 1.9% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($17,180 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (81% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 233.1% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($53,584 vs. $16,087)
Bard College vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Bard College .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (76% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $19,600 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $22,000)
- Bard College students graduate with a $306 lower median federal student loan debt than PAFA graduates. ($26,194 vs. $26,500)
- Bard College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than PAFA graduates. ($270 vs. $274)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/