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Overview |
Clarkson College | Bard College | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,133 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarksoncollege.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson College | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,880 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,284 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,506 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,554 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 81% |
Admission |
Clarkson College | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 66 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 37 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.1% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 100% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson College | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson College | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $270 |
Diversity |
Clarkson College | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 11% |
Students |
Clarkson College | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson College | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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 Clarkson College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,133 students)
Clarkson College vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson College or Bard College?
- Bard College is 301.9% more expensive to attend than Clarkson College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 301.9% higher at Bard College than Clarkson College ($59,800.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson College than Bard College ($14,506 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson College are 135.9% lower than costs at Bard College ($7,284 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Clarkson College (81% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 460.9% larger than aid received Clarkson College ($53,584 vs. $9,554)
Clarkson College vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson College or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Clarkson College .
- Clarkson College has a higher acceptance rate (56.1%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Clarkson College vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson 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 Clarkson College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Clarkson College (76% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Clarkson College earn on average $10,000 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $41,600)
- Clarkson College students graduate with a $1,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,194)
- Clarkson College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($258 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clarkson College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/