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Overview |
Bard College | Trocaire | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 1,022 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | trocaire.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Trocaire | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $18,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $18,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $18,468 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $10,881 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bard College | Trocaire | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 301 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 205 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 68.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Trocaire | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Trocaire | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $217 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Trocaire | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 7% |
Students |
Bard College | Trocaire | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Trocaire | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Trocaire based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,022 students)
Bard College vs. Trocaire Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Trocaire?
- Bard College is 216.6% more expensive to attend than Trocaire for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $18,890.00)
- Out of state tuition is 216.6% higher at Bard College than Trocaire College ($59,800.00 vs. $18,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trocaire College than Bard College ($18,468 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trocaire College are 73.5% lower than costs at Bard College ($9,900 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trocaire College than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 392.5% larger than aid received Trocaire College ($53,584 vs. $10,881)
Bard College vs. Trocaire Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Trocaire? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trocaire or Bard College .
- Trocaire has a higher acceptance rate (68.1%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Trocaire Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Trocaire? 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 Trocaire and Bard College.
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Trocaire graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $40,200)
- Trocaire College students graduate with a $5,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,194)
- Trocaire graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($217 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trocaire students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/