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Overview |
BST | Bard College | ||
| Location | Berkeley, CA | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 88 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bst.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
BST | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,856 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,856 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,652 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 81% |
Admission |
BST | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 12 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 100% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BST | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 2:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BST | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $270 |
Diversity |
BST | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
BST | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 59% | ||
Campus |
BST | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than BST based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 88 students)
BST vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BST or Bard College?
- Bard College is 1,993.8% more expensive to attend than BST for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $2,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1,993.8% higher at Bard College than Berkeley School of Theology ($59,800.00 vs. $2,856.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College are 20.2% lower than costs at Berkeley School of Theology ($17,180 vs. $20,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Berkeley School of Theology (81% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is ?% larger than aid received Berkeley School of Theology ($53,584 vs. $0)
BST vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BST or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or BST .
- BST has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than Bard College (46.1%)
BST vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BST or Bard 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 Bard College and BST.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/