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Overview |
Bard College | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 809 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 97% |
Admission |
Bard College | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $232 |
Diversity |
Bard College | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 22% |
Students |
Bard College | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | St. Andrews University | ||
| 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. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 809 students)
Bard College vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or St. Andrews University?
- Bard College is 109.1% more expensive to attend than St. Andrews University for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.1% higher at Bard College than St. Andrews University ($59,800.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than St. Andrews University ($25,214 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Andrews University are 49.7% lower than costs at Bard College ($11,480 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Andrews University than Bard College (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 214.7% larger than aid received St. Andrews University ($53,584 vs. $17,026)
Bard College vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or St. Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Andrews University or Bard College .
- St. Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (64.8%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or St. Andrews 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 St. Andrews University and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than St. Andrews University (76% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $5,200 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $36,400)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $3,694 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,194)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($232 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/