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Overview |
CSE | Bard College | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
CSE | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | - | ||
| 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 |
CSE | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $270 |
Diversity |
CSE | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 11% |
Students |
CSE | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 59% | ||
Campus |
CSE | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,122 students)
CSE vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or Bard College?
- Bard College is 81.8% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.8% higher at Bard College than College of Saint Elizabeth ($59,800.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Bard College ($21,689 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 34.8% lower than costs at Bard College ($12,744 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Bard College (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 79.2% larger than aid received College of Saint Elizabeth ($53,584 vs. $29,905)
CSE vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or CSE .
- CSE has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than Bard College (46.1%)
CSE vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE 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 CSE.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than College of Saint Elizabeth (76% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $3,900 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $41,600)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $1,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,194)
- CSE 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 CSE students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/