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Overview |
Bard College | St John's | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Queens, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 19,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #388 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | stjohns.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,790 | $48,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,790 | $48,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,040 | $19,926 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,218 | $28,206 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,380 | $33,773 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Bard College | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,628 | 25,223 | ||
| Admitted | 3,466 | 20,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1440 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $61,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bard College | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 7% |
Students |
Bard College | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | St John's | ||
| 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
- St John's University New York is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (19,691 students vs. 2,922 students)
Bard College vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or St John's?
- Bard College is 29.5% more expensive to attend than St John's for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $48,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at Bard College than St John's University New York ($62,790.00 vs. $48,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than St John's ($25,218 vs. $28,206)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College are 10.5% lower than costs at St John's University New York ($18,040 vs. $19,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's University New York than Bard College (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 66.9% larger than aid received St John's University New York ($56,380 vs. $33,773)
Bard College vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or Bard College .
- St John's has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Bard College (52.3%)
Bard College vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or St John's? 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 and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than St John's University New York (76% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from St John's University New York earn on average $19,800 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($61,400 vs. $41,600)
- St John's University New York students graduate with a $194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,194)
- St John's graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($268 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/