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Overview |
Bard College | USMMA | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 961 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,790 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,790 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,040 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,218 | $5,173 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,380 | $4,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 7% |
Admission |
Bard College | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,628 | 1,392 | ||
| Admitted | 3,466 | 452 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 32.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 61.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1440 | 1140/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Bard College | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $67 |
Diversity |
Bard College | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Bard College | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 961 students)
Bard College vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or USMMA?
- Bard College is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Bard College than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($62,790.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Bard College ($5,173 vs. $25,218)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than United States Merchant Marine Academy (77% vs. 7%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 1,189% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($56,380 vs. $4,374)
Bard College vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or Bard College .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than USMMA (32.5%)
Bard College vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or USMMA? 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 USMMA and Bard College.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $50,800 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $41,600)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $19,694 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($6,500 vs. $26,194)
- USMMA graduates are paying $203 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($67 vs. $270)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/