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Overview |
Bard College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Fredonia, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 3,220 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #423 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | fredonia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,790 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,790 | $17,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,040 | $14,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,218 | $15,830 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,380 | $9,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 95% |
Admission |
Bard College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,628 | 5,941 | ||
| Admitted | 3,466 | 4,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1440 | 1060/1290 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Bard College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bard College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Bard College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Fredonia is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (3,220 students vs. 2,922 students)
Bard College vs. SUNY at Fredonia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or SUNY at Fredonia?
- Bard College is 788.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Fredonia for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 259% higher at Bard College than SUNY at Fredonia ($62,790.00 vs. $17,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Fredonia than Bard College ($15,830 vs. $25,218)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Fredonia are 21.6% lower than costs at Bard College ($14,830 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Fredonia than Bard College (95% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 499.5% larger than aid received SUNY at Fredonia ($56,380 vs. $9,404)
Bard College vs. SUNY at Fredonia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or SUNY at Fredonia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Fredonia or Bard College .
- SUNY at Fredonia has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Bard College (52.3%)
Bard College vs. SUNY at Fredonia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or SUNY at Fredonia? 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 SUNY at Fredonia and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than SUNY at Fredonia (76% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Fredonia earn on average $700 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $41,600)
- SUNY at Fredonia students graduate with a $1,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,194)
- SUNY at Fredonia graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($258 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY at Fredonia 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/