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Overview |
Bard College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Herndon, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 569 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | potomac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 0% |
Admission |
Bard College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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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 | - | - | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $30,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $315 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 11% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 59% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 12% |
Students |
Bard College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Potomac College-Herndon based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 569 students)
Bard College vs. Potomac College-Herndon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Potomac College-Herndon?
- Bard College is 938.2% more expensive to attend than Potomac College-Herndon for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 938.2% higher at Bard College than Potomac College Herndon ($59,800.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Potomac College Herndon are 51.2% lower than costs at Bard College ($11,360 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Potomac College Herndon (81% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is ?% larger than aid received Potomac College Herndon ($53,584 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Potomac College-Herndon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Potomac College-Herndon or Bard College .
Bard College vs. Potomac College-Herndon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Potomac College-Herndon? 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 Potomac College-Herndon and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Potomac College Herndon (76% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Potomac College Herndon earn on average $9,800 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $4,306 lower median federal student loan debt than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($26,194 vs. $30,500)
- Bard College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($270 vs. $315)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Potomac College-Herndon students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/