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Overview |
Bard College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 1,370 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,790 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,790 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,040 | $16,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,218 | $30,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,380 | $36,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Bard College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,628 | 2,639 | ||
| Admitted | 3,466 | 2,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1440 | 1150/1310 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $289 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Bard College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,370 students)
Bard College vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Saint Michael's College?
- Bard College is 31.8% more expensive to attend than Saint Michael's College for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.8% higher at Bard College than Saint Michael's College ($62,790.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Saint Michael's College ($25,218 vs. $30,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Michael's College are 9.4% lower than costs at Bard College ($16,495 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Bard College (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 55% larger than aid received Saint Michael's College ($56,380 vs. $36,374)
Bard College vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Bard College .
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Bard College (52.3%)
Bard College vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Saint Michael's College? 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 Saint Michael's College and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Bard College (82% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $11,000 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $1,806 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($26,194 vs. $28,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($270 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bard College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/