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RPI Clarkson UB Binghamton University Stevens Syracuse Drexel IIT U of R MIT NJIT UConn| Bard College | Rochester Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bard College | RIT | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 16,863 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #182 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,790 | $56,136 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,790 | $56,136 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,040 | $15,516 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,218 | $39,753 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,380 | $31,931 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 99% |
Admission |
Bard College | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,628 | 24,269 | ||
| Admitted | 3,466 | 17,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 71.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1440 | 1280/1460 | ||
| 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 | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $289 |
Diversity |
Bard College | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
Bard College | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | RIT | ||
| 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
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (16,863 students vs. 2,922 students)
Bard College vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or RIT ?
- Bard College is 11.9% more expensive to attend than RIT for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $56,136.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Bard College than Rochester Institute of Technology ($62,790.00 vs. $56,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than RIT ($25,218 vs. $39,753)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 16.3% lower than costs at Bard College ($15,516 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than Bard College (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 76.6% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($56,380 vs. $31,931)
Bard College vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or Bard College .
- RIT has a higher acceptance rate (71.4%) than Bard College (52.3%)
Bard College vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or RIT ? 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 RIT and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (76% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $23,300 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $1,806 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($26,194 vs. $28,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($270 vs. $289)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/