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Overview |
Bard College | SNU | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Bethany, OK | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | snu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | SNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $7,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $22,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $19,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
Bard College | SNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | SNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | SNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $193 |
Diversity |
Bard College | SNU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 4% |
Students |
Bard College | SNU | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | SNU | ||
| 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 SNU based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,507 students)
Bard College vs. SNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or SNU?
- Bard College is 121.5% more expensive to attend than SNU for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.5% higher at Bard College than Southern Nazarene University ($59,800.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Nazarene University than Bard College ($22,098 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Nazarene University are 117.5% lower than costs at Bard College ($7,900 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Nazarene University than Bard College (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 168.6% larger than aid received Southern Nazarene University ($53,584 vs. $19,948)
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or SNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNU or Bard College .
Bard College vs. SNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or SNU? 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 SNU and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Southern Nazarene University (76% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Southern Nazarene University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $41,600)
- Southern Nazarene University students graduate with a $7,444 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($18,750 vs. $26,194)
- SNU graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($193 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SNU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/