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Overview |
Bard College | UB | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 31,889 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,790 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,790 | $26,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,040 | $16,754 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,218 | $20,511 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,380 | $9,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 74% |
Admission |
Bard College | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,628 | 38,210 | ||
| Admitted | 3,466 | 26,481 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1440 | 1210/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bard College | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $201 |
Diversity |
Bard College | UB | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
Bard College | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (31,889 students vs. 2,922 students)
Bard College vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or UB?
- Bard College is 788.1% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.8% higher at Bard College than University at Buffalo ($62,790.00 vs. $26,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than Bard College ($20,511 vs. $25,218)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University at Buffalo are 7.7% lower than costs at Bard College ($16,754 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than University at Buffalo (77% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 464% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($56,380 vs. $9,996)
Bard College vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Bard College .
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Bard College (52.3%)
Bard College vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or UB? 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 UB and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than University at Buffalo (76% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University at Buffalo earn on average $16,800 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $41,600)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $6,694 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,194)
- UB graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($201 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/