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Wesleyan University Bennington Clark University Marist College Union College Skidmore College Ithaca College Lewis and Clark Dickinson College Bates Cal State LA Sarah Lawrence| Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | Bard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CDU | Bard College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 777 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cdrewu.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
CDU | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,424 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,424 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,782 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,637 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,419 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 81% |
Admission |
CDU | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 834 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5%Open | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 2.1%Open | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 | Jul 30, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CDU | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CDU | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,900 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,319 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $270 |
Diversity |
CDU | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 25% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 11% |
Students |
CDU | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 59% | ||
Campus |
CDU | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than CDU based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 777 students)
CDU vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CDU or Bard College?
- Bard College is 314.6% more expensive to attend than CDU for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 314.6% higher at Bard College than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($59,800.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than CDU ($25,214 vs. $27,637)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College are 3.5% lower than costs at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($17,180 vs. $17,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science (81% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 369.3% larger than aid received Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($53,584 vs. $11,419)
CDU vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CDU or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or CDU .
- CDU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Bard College (46.1%)
CDU vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CDU 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 CDU.
- Graduates from Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science earn on average $29,300 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($70,900 vs. $41,600)
- Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science students graduate with a $4,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($21,319 vs. $26,194)
- CDU graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($220 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CDU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/