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Overview |
Bard College | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Old Westbury, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 4,270 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #749 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | oldwestbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $11,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $12,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $10,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 85% |
Admission |
Bard College | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 3,825 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 3,523 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 92.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1010/1206 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $16,246 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $167 |
Diversity |
Bard College | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 3% |
Students |
Bard College | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Old Westbury is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (4,270 students vs. 2,706 students)
Bard College vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or SUNY College at Old Westbury?
- Bard College is 745.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Old Westbury for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 252.2% higher at Bard College than SUNY College at Old Westbury ($59,800.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Old Westbury than Bard College ($12,329 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Old Westbury are 49% lower than costs at Bard College ($11,530 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Old Westbury than Bard College (85% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 397.6% larger than aid received SUNY College at Old Westbury ($53,584 vs. $10,768)
Bard College vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or SUNY College at Old Westbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Old Westbury or Bard College .
- SUNY College at Old Westbury has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or SUNY College at Old Westbury? 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 College at Old Westbury and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than SUNY College at Old Westbury (76% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Old Westbury earn on average $5,000 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $41,600)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury students graduate with a $9,948 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($16,246 vs. $26,194)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($167 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Old Westbury students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/