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Overview |
Bard College | Providence | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 4,635 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,790 | $59,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,790 | $59,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,040 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,218 | $46,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,380 | $30,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 82% |
Admission |
Bard College | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,628 | 12,469 | ||
| Admitted | 3,466 | 6,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 48.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1440 | 1250/1400 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Bard College | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
Bard College | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (4,635 students vs. 2,922 students)
Bard College vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Providence?
- Bard College is 4.9% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $59,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Bard College than Providence College ($62,790.00 vs. $59,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Providence ($25,218 vs. $46,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 5.2% lower than costs at Bard College ($17,150 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than Bard College (82% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 87.7% larger than aid received Providence College ($56,380 vs. $30,040)
Bard College vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Bard College .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Providence (48.7%)
Bard College vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Providence? 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 Providence and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Bard College (85% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $26,400 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/