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Overview |
Bard College | Temple | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 30,205 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,790 | $21,114 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,790 | $36,494 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,040 | $16,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,218 | $29,641 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,380 | $11,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 89% |
Admission |
Bard College | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,628 | 36,399 | ||
| Admitted | 3,466 | 30,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1290/1440 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Bard College | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
Bard College | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Temple | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (30,205 students vs. 2,922 students)
Bard College vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Temple?
- Bard College is 197.4% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $21,114.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.1% higher at Bard College than Temple University ($62,790.00 vs. $36,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Temple ($25,218 vs. $29,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Temple University are 6.3% lower than costs at Bard College ($16,968 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Temple University than Bard College (89% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 374.1% larger than aid received Temple University ($56,380 vs. $11,891)
Bard College vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Bard College .
- Temple has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Bard College (52.3%)
Bard College vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Temple? 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 Temple and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Temple University (76% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $14,700 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $41,600)
- Temple University students graduate with a $194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,194)
- Temple graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($268 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Temple students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/