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Overview |
Bard College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 2,427 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 93% |
Admission |
Bard College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 3,170 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 2,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bard College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 6% |
Students |
Bard College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| 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
- Bard College is larger than than SUNY-Potsdam based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 2,427 students)
Bard College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or SUNY-Potsdam?
- Bard College is 745.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam 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 Potsdam ($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 Potsdam than Bard College ($15,310 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Potsdam are 17.7% lower than costs at Bard College ($14,600 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Potsdam than Bard College (93% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 360.7% larger than aid received SUNY College at Potsdam ($53,584 vs. $11,632)
Bard College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or Bard College .
- SUNY-Potsdam has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or SUNY-Potsdam? 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-Potsdam and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than SUNY College at Potsdam (76% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $2,500 more per year than SUNY-Potsdam graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $39,100)
- SUNY College at Potsdam students graduate with a $1,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,194)
- SUNY-Potsdam 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-Potsdam students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/