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Overview |
Bard College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | simmonscollegeky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $16,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $16,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $18,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $22,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bard College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 286 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 192 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 67.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 31.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bard College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | N/A |
Diversity |
Bard College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Bard College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 237 students)
Bard College vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Simmons College of Kentucky?
- Bard College is 273.6% more expensive to attend than Simmons College of Kentucky for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $16,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 273.6% higher at Bard College than Simmons College of Kentucky ($59,800.00 vs. $16,008.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons College of Kentucky than Bard College ($18,831 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons College of Kentucky are 111.2% lower than costs at Bard College ($8,136 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons College of Kentucky than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 136.8% larger than aid received Simmons College of Kentucky ($53,584 vs. $22,629)
Bard College vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Simmons College of Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons College of Kentucky or Bard College .
- Simmons College of Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (67.1%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Simmons College of Kentucky? 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 Simmons College of Kentucky and Bard College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/