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Overview |
Bard College | TC | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 642 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 61% |
Admission |
Bard College | TC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.9 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $320 |
Diversity |
Bard College | TC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Bard College | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | TC | ||
| 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
- Bard College is larger than than TC based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 642 students)
Bard College vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or TC?
- Bard College is 628.6% more expensive to attend than TC for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 628.6% higher at Bard College than Texas College ($59,800.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than Bard College ($11,174 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 104.5% lower than costs at Bard College ($8,400 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Texas College (81% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 422.1% larger than aid received Texas College ($53,584 vs. $10,263)
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or Bard College .
Bard College vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or TC? 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 TC and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Texas College (76% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $13,800 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $27,800)
- Bard College students graduate with a $4,806 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($26,194 vs. $31,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($270 vs. $320)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/