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Overview |
Bard College | Zion Bible College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Haverhill, MA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 225 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | zbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Zion Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $12,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $12,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $11,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $25,157 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $7,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 96% |
Admission |
Bard College | Zion Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Zion Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Zion Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $29,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Zion Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
Bard College | Zion Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 88% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Zion Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Zion Bible College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 225 students)
Bard College vs. Zion Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Zion Bible College?
- Bard College is 369% more expensive to attend than Zion Bible College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $12,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 369% higher at Bard College than Zion Bible College ($59,800.00 vs. $12,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Zion Bible College than Bard College ($25,157 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Zion Bible College are 45.6% lower than costs at Bard College ($11,802 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Zion Bible College than Bard College (96% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 646.2% larger than aid received Zion Bible College ($53,584 vs. $7,181)
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Zion Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Zion Bible College or Bard College .
Bard College vs. Zion Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Zion Bible College? 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 Zion Bible College and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Zion Bible College (76% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $12,300 more per year than Zion Bible College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $29,300)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Zion Bible College graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Zion Bible College graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Zion Bible College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/