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Baylor UT Austin Trinity College SMU Texas A&M Rice Rhodes College Austin College SU TCU Tulane UTSA| Bard College | Trinity University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bard College | Trinity | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 2,694 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #68 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,790 | $50,712 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,790 | $50,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,040 | $14,472 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,218 | $32,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,380 | $33,524 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 99% |
Admission |
Bard College | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,628 | 11,425 | ||
| Admitted | 3,466 | 3,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 28.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1440 | 1320/1465 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Bard College | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $263 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Bard College | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Trinity | ||
| 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 Trinity based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 2,694 students)
Bard College vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Trinity?
- Bard College is 23.8% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $50,712.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at Bard College than Trinity University ($62,790.00 vs. $50,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Trinity ($25,218 vs. $32,264)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 24.7% lower than costs at Bard College ($14,472 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Bard College (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 68.2% larger than aid received Trinity University ($56,380 vs. $33,524)
Bard College vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Bard College .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Trinity (28.2%)
Bard College vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Trinity? 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 Trinity and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity is higher than Bard College (80% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $21,200 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $41,600)
- Trinity University students graduate with a $694 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,194)
- Trinity graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($263 vs. $270)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bard College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/