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Overview |
Capitol College | Bard College | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 81% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| 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 |
Capitol College | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $270 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Capitol College | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Bard College?
- Bard College is 131.5% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.5% higher at Bard College than Capitol College ($59,800.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Capitol College ($25,214 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 34.1% lower than costs at Bard College ($12,816 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capitol College than Bard College (90% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 273.9% larger than aid received Capitol College ($53,584 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Capitol College .
- Capitol College has a higher acceptance rate (64.3%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Capitol College vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College 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 Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Capitol College (76% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $28,500 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $41,600)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $458 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($25,736 vs. $26,194)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($266 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/