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Overview |
Bard College | Villa | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | villa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Villa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $25,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $25,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $14,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $17,558 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
Bard College | Villa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 500 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 391 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 730/1050 | |||
| 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 | Villa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Villa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $27,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $206 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Villa | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Bard College | Villa | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Villa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Villa based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 465 students)
Bard College vs. Villa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Villa?
- Bard College is 130.6% more expensive to attend than Villa for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $25,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.6% higher at Bard College than Villa Maria College ($59,800.00 vs. $25,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villa Maria College than Bard College ($14,576 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villa Maria College are 99.3% lower than costs at Bard College ($8,620 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Villa Maria College than Bard College (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 205.2% larger than aid received Villa Maria College ($53,584 vs. $17,558)
Bard College vs. Villa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Villa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villa or Bard College .
- Villa has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Villa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Villa? 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 Villa and Bard College.
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $13,700 more per year than Villa graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $27,900)
- Villa Maria College students graduate with a $6,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,194)
- Villa graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($206 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Villa students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/