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Overview |
Bard College | U of R | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 12,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,790 | $63,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,790 | $63,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,040 | $18,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,218 | $40,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,380 | $41,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 74% |
Admission |
Bard College | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,628 | 21,680 | ||
| Admitted | 3,466 | 7,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 35.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1440 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 5, 2026 |
Academics |
Bard College | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $253 |
Diversity |
Bard College | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 7% |
Students |
Bard College | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (12,160 students vs. 2,922 students)
Bard College vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Bard College for in-state tuition ($63,150.00 vs. $62,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at U of R than Bard College ($63,150.00 vs. $62,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than U of R ($25,218 vs. $40,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College are 4.9% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($18,040 vs. $18,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than University of Rochester (77% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 35.2% larger than aid received University of Rochester ($56,380 vs. $41,700)
Bard College vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or Bard College .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than U of R (35.9%)
Bard College vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or U of R? 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 U of R and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than Bard College (83% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $29,400 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $41,600)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $1,694 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,194)
- U of R graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($253 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/