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Overview |
Cox College | Bard College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MO | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 852 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coxcollege.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cox College | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,646 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,646 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,168 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 81% |
Admission |
Cox College | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 1 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.3% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 100% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cox College | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cox College | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,184 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $270 |
Diversity |
Cox College | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 87% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 11% |
Students |
Cox College | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Cox College | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Cox College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 852 students)
Cox College vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cox College or Bard College?
- Bard College is 461.7% more expensive to attend than Cox College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $10,646.00)
- Out of state tuition is 461.7% higher at Bard College than Cox College ($59,800.00 vs. $10,646.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cox College are 53.8% lower than costs at Bard College ($11,168 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Cox College (81% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is ?% larger than aid received Cox College ($53,584 vs. $0)
Cox College vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cox College or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Cox College .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (46.1%) than Cox College (33.3%)
Cox College vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cox 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 Cox College.
- The graduation rate at Cox College is higher than Bard College (92% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Cox College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $40,600)
- Cox College students graduate with a $6,010 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($20,184 vs. $26,194)
- Cox College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($208 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cox 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/