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Overview |
Bard College | Plaza College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Jackson Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | plazacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Plaza College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $13,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $13,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $17,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $6,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 90% |
Admission |
Bard College | Plaza College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 1,073 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 322 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 30% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
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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 |
Academics |
Bard College | Plaza College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Plaza College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $27,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $13,915 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $143 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Plaza College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 12% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Bard College | Plaza College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Plaza College | ||
| 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 Plaza College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 807 students)
Bard College vs. Plaza College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Plaza College?
- Bard College is 360% more expensive to attend than Plaza College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 360% higher at Bard College than Plaza College ($59,800.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plaza College than Bard College ($17,178 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 145.4% lower than costs at Bard College ($7,000 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plaza College than Bard College (90% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 685.5% larger than aid received Plaza College ($53,584 vs. $6,822)
Bard College vs. Plaza College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Plaza College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plaza College or Bard College .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (46.1%) than Plaza College (30%)
Bard College vs. Plaza College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Plaza 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 Plaza College and Bard College.
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $14,300 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $12,279 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($13,915 vs. $26,194)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($143 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/