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Overview |
Bard College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 4,651 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #595 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,790 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,790 | $26,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,040 | $15,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,218 | $22,406 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,380 | $8,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 54% |
Admission |
Bard College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,628 | 10,296 | ||
| Admitted | 3,466 | 9,924 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1440 | 1110/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Bard College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $277 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Bard College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (4,651 students vs. 2,922 students)
Bard College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Bard College is 308% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.5% higher at Bard College than Penn State Harrisburg ($62,790.00 vs. $26,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Harrisburg than Bard College ($22,406 vs. $25,218)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Harrisburg are 13.7% lower than costs at Bard College ($15,870 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Penn State Harrisburg (77% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 569.5% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($56,380 vs. $8,421)
Bard College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Bard College .
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Bard College (52.3%)
Bard College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 State Harrisburg and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Penn State Harrisburg (76% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg earn on average $13,700 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $624 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($26,194 vs. $26,818)
- Bard College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($270 vs. $277)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Harrisburg students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/