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Overview |
Bard College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 6,780 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #396 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,790 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,790 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,040 | $15,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,218 | $18,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,380 | $8,034 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 71% |
Admission |
Bard College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,628 | 15,867 | ||
| Admitted | 3,466 | 8,046 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 50.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1440 | 1090/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Bard College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $222 |
Diversity |
Bard College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
Bard College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (6,780 students vs. 2,922 students)
Bard College vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or SUNY Cortland?
- Bard College is 788.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 269.8% higher at Bard College than SUNY College at Cortland ($62,790.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Cortland than Bard College ($18,474 vs. $25,218)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Cortland are 18.6% lower than costs at Bard College ($15,210 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than SUNY College at Cortland (77% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 601.8% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($56,380 vs. $8,034)
Bard College vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or Bard College .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than SUNY Cortland (50.7%)
Bard College vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or SUNY Cortland? 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 Cortland and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than SUNY College at Cortland (76% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Cortland earn on average $5,700 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $41,600)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $4,694 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,194)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($222 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Cortland students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/