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Overview |
Bard College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 69% |
Admission |
Bard College | Penn 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 | - | 3.05 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $222 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Bard College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 2,706 students)
Bard College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Penn College?
- Bard College is 287.1% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.9% higher at Bard College than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($59,800.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Bard College ($23,030 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 41.6% lower than costs at Bard College ($12,130 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (81% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 638.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($53,584 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Bard College .
Bard College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Penn 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 Penn College and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (76% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $2,800 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $41,600)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $4,694 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,194)
- Penn College graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($222 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/