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Overview |
Columbia College Hollywood | Bard College | ||
| Location | Tarzana, CA | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 291 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbiacollege.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College Hollywood | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,680 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,680 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,578 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,432 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,319 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 81% |
Admission |
Columbia College Hollywood | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College Hollywood | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College Hollywood | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,023 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $270 |
Diversity |
Columbia College Hollywood | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Columbia College Hollywood | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College Hollywood | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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 Columbia College Hollywood based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 291 students)
Columbia College Hollywood vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College Hollywood or Bard College?
- Bard College is 132.9% more expensive to attend than Columbia College Hollywood for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.9% higher at Bard College than Columbia College Hollywood ($59,800.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Columbia College Hollywood ($25,214 vs. $32,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College Hollywood are 3.6% lower than costs at Bard College ($16,578 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Hollywood than Bard College (91% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 632.1% larger than aid received Columbia College Hollywood ($53,584 vs. $7,319)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College Hollywood or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Columbia College Hollywood .
Columbia College Hollywood vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College Hollywood 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 Columbia College Hollywood.
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $5,500 more per year than Columbia College Hollywood graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $36,100)
- Columbia College Hollywood students graduate with a $1,171 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($25,023 vs. $26,194)
- Columbia College Hollywood 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 Columbia College Hollywood students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/