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Overview |
Bard College | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Cobleskill, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 1,783 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #692 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | cobleskill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $17,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $10,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 96% |
Admission |
Bard College | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 2,386 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 2,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1150 | |||
| 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 Cobleskill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $17,359 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $179 |
Diversity |
Bard College | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Bard College | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| 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
- Bard College is larger than than SUNY Cobleskill based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,783 students)
Bard College vs. SUNY Cobleskill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or SUNY Cobleskill?
- Bard College is 745.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cobleskill 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 of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill ($59,800.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill than Bard College ($17,602 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill are 12.2% lower than costs at Bard College ($15,310 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill than Bard College (96% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 433.7% larger than aid received SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill ($53,584 vs. $10,040)
Bard College vs. SUNY Cobleskill Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or SUNY Cobleskill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cobleskill or Bard College .
- SUNY Cobleskill has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. SUNY Cobleskill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or SUNY Cobleskill? 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 Cobleskill and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill (76% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $3,700 more per year than SUNY Cobleskill graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $37,900)
- SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill students graduate with a $8,835 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($17,359 vs. $26,194)
- SUNY Cobleskill graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($179 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Cobleskill students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/