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Overview |
Bard College | Juilliard | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 986 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | juilliard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Juilliard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $52,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $52,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $20,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $43,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $36,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 95% |
Admission |
Bard College | Juilliard | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 2,083 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 10.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 48.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bard College | Juilliard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Juilliard | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Juilliard | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 28% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Bard College | Juilliard | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Juilliard | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Juilliard based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 986 students)
Bard College vs. Juilliard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Juilliard?
- Bard College is 14.4% more expensive to attend than Juilliard for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $52,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Bard College than The Juilliard School ($59,800.00 vs. $52,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Juilliard ($25,214 vs. $43,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College are 18.2% lower than costs at The Juilliard School ($17,180 vs. $20,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Juilliard School than Bard College (95% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 47.1% larger than aid received The Juilliard School ($53,584 vs. $36,421)
Bard College vs. Juilliard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Juilliard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Juilliard or Bard College .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (46.1%) than Juilliard (10.6%)
Bard College vs. Juilliard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Juilliard? 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 Juilliard and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Juilliard is higher than Bard College (93% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from The Juilliard School earn on average $3,600 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Juilliard graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Juilliard graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Juilliard students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/