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Overview |
ECSU | Bard College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #180 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $62,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $62,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $18,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $25,218 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $56,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 77% |
Admission |
ECSU | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 6,628 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 3,466 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1290/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
ECSU | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $270 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 11% |
Students |
ECSU | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 59% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | 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
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 2,922 students)
ECSU vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Bard College?
- Bard College is 842.2% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 528.2% higher at Bard College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($62,790.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Bard College ($21,205 vs. $25,218)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 4.5% lower than costs at Bard College ($17,258 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Bard College (94% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 471.5% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($56,380 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or ECSU .
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Bard College (52.3%)
ECSU vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (76% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,600)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,194)
- ECSU graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($237 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/