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Overview |
Bard College | Penn State Shenango | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Sharon, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 281 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Penn State Shenango | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $13,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $22,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $16,778 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $12,956 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bard College | Penn State Shenango | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 192 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 87% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 30.5% | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Penn State Shenango | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Penn State Shenango | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 44% | ||
| 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 Shenango | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 3% |
Students |
Bard College | Penn State Shenango | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Penn State Shenango | ||
| 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 Penn State Shenango based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 281 students)
Bard College vs. Penn State Shenango Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Penn State Shenango?
- Bard College is 340.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Shenango for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $13,568.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164% higher at Bard College than Penn State Shenango ($59,800.00 vs. $22,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Shenango than Bard College ($16,778 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Shenango are 32.3% lower than costs at Bard College ($12,984 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Shenango than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 313.6% larger than aid received Penn State Shenango ($53,584 vs. $12,956)
Bard College vs. Penn State Shenango Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Penn State Shenango? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Shenango or Bard College .
- Penn State Shenango has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Penn State Shenango Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Penn State Shenango? 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 Shenango and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Penn State Shenango (76% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Shenango 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 Shenango graduates. ($26,194 vs. $26,818)
- Bard College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Shenango graduates. ($270 vs. $277)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Shenango 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/