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Overview |
Bard College | St John's College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Santa Fe, NM | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 447 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | stjohnscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | St John's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,790 | $37,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,790 | $37,842 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,040 | $15,468 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,218 | $28,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,380 | $24,726 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 92% |
Admission |
Bard College | St John's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,628 | 463 | ||
| Admitted | 3,466 | 229 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 49.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1440 | 1260/1450 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bard College | St John's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | St John's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bard College | St John's College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Bard College | St John's College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | St John's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than St John's College based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 447 students)
Bard College vs. St John's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or St John's College?
- Bard College is 65.9% more expensive to attend than St John's College for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $37,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.9% higher at Bard College than St John's College ($62,790.00 vs. $37,842.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than St John's College ($25,218 vs. $28,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St John's College are 16.6% lower than costs at Bard College ($15,468 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's College than Bard College (92% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 128% larger than aid received St John's College ($56,380 vs. $24,726)
Bard College vs. St John's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or St John's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's College or Bard College .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than St John's College (49.5%)
Bard College vs. St John's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or St John'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 St John's College and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than St John's College (76% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $6,000 more per year than St John's College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $35,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's College graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than St John's College graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/