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Overview |
Bard College | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 5,232 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,790 | $57,659 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,790 | $57,659 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,040 | $16,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,218 | $51,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,380 | $25,213 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 76% |
Admission |
Bard College | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,628 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 3,466 | 4,403 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1440 | 1220/1420 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $271 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 3% |
Students |
Bard College | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Pratt Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pratt Institute Main is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (5,232 students vs. 2,922 students)
Bard College vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Pratt Institute?
- Bard College is 8.9% more expensive to attend than Pratt Institute for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $57,659.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at Bard College than Pratt Institute Main ($62,790.00 vs. $57,659.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Pratt Institute ($25,218 vs. $51,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 8% lower than costs at Bard College ($16,710 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Pratt Institute Main (77% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 123.6% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($56,380 vs. $25,213)
Bard College vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or Bard College .
- Pratt Institute has a higher acceptance rate (53.2%) than Bard College (52.3%)
Bard College vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Pratt Institute? 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 Pratt Institute and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Pratt Institute Main (76% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Pratt Institute Main earn on average $7,600 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $56 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($26,194 vs. $26,250)
- Bard College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($270 vs. $271)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/