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Overview |
Bard College | Vermont Tech | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Randolph Center, VT | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 1,414 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | vtc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Vermont Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $14,712 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $28,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $19,426 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $9,660 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 97% |
Admission |
Bard College | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 930 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 463 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 49.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Vermont Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $16,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $165 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Bard College | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Vermont Tech | ||
| 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 Vermont Tech based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,414 students)
Bard College vs. Vermont Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Vermont Tech?
- Bard College is 306.5% more expensive to attend than Vermont Tech for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $14,712.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.6% higher at Bard College than Vermont Technical College ($59,800.00 vs. $28,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vermont Technical College than Bard College ($19,426 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vermont Technical College are 38.5% lower than costs at Bard College ($12,404 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vermont Technical College than Bard College (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 454.7% larger than aid received Vermont Technical College ($53,584 vs. $9,660)
Bard College vs. Vermont Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Vermont Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vermont Tech or Bard College .
- Vermont Tech has a higher acceptance rate (49.8%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Vermont Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Vermont Tech? 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 Vermont Tech and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Vermont Technical College (76% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Vermont Technical College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,600)
- Vermont Technical College students graduate with a $10,144 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($16,050 vs. $26,194)
- Vermont Tech graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($165 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vermont Tech students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/