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Overview |
Bard College | RIC | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 62% |
Admission |
Bard College | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $219 |
Diversity |
Bard College | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 8% |
Students |
Bard College | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 2,706 students)
Bard College vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or RIC?
- Bard College is 530.7% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.1% higher at Bard College than Rhode Island College ($59,800.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Bard College ($11,014 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 28.1% lower than costs at Bard College ($13,414 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Rhode Island College (81% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 610.9% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($53,584 vs. $7,537)
Bard College vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Bard College .
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or RIC? 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 RIC and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Rhode Island College (76% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $400 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $41,600)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $4,994 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($21,200 vs. $26,194)
- RIC graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($219 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/