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Overview |
Bard College | Shaw University | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 1,067 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | shawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Shaw University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $11,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $11,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $8,514 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $14,204 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $15,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 87% |
Admission |
Bard College | Shaw University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 2,435 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 1,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| 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 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Shaw University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Shaw University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $29,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $38,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $392 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Shaw University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 58% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 39% |
Students |
Bard College | Shaw University | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Shaw University | ||
| 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
- Bard College is larger than than Shaw University based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,067 students)
Bard College vs. Shaw University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Shaw University?
- Bard College is 406.4% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 406.4% higher at Bard College than Shaw University ($59,800.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than Bard College ($14,204 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 101.8% lower than costs at Bard College ($8,514 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shaw University than Bard College (87% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 244.6% larger than aid received Shaw University ($53,584 vs. $15,548)
Bard College vs. Shaw University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Shaw University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shaw University or Bard College .
- Shaw University has a higher acceptance rate (61%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Shaw University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Shaw University? 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 Shaw University and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Shaw University (76% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $12,600 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $29,000)
- Bard College students graduate with a $11,806 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($26,194 vs. $38,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($270 vs. $392)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/