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Overview |
Bard College | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 22,948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,790 | $61,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,790 | $61,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,040 | $18,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,218 | $51,520 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,380 | $29,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 82% |
Admission |
Bard College | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,628 | 42,089 | ||
| Admitted | 3,466 | 17,545 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1440 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Bard College | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Bard College | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Syracuse | ||
| 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
- Syracuse University is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 2,922 students)
Bard College vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Syracuse?
- Bard College is 2.4% more expensive to attend than Syracuse for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $61,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Bard College than Syracuse University ($62,790.00 vs. $61,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Syracuse ($25,218 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College are 2.2% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($18,040 vs. $18,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Syracuse University than Bard College (82% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 93.7% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($56,380 vs. $29,110)
Bard College vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Bard College .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Syracuse (41.7%)
Bard College vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Bard College (80% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $24,300 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/