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Overview |
Emerson | Bard College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,670 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | #180 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $62,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $62,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,310 | $18,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,703 | $25,218 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,447 | $56,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 77% |
Admission |
Emerson | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,092 | 6,628 | ||
| Admitted | 5,267 | 3,466 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.5% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 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 | Feb 20, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Emerson | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $270 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
Emerson | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emerson College is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (5,670 students vs. 2,922 students)
Emerson vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Bard College?
- Bard College is 15.4% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Bard College than Emerson College ($62,790.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Emerson ($25,218 vs. $50,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College are 12.6% lower than costs at Emerson College ($18,040 vs. $20,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emerson College than Bard College (78% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 113.2% larger than aid received Emerson College ($56,380 vs. $26,447)
Emerson vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Emerson .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Emerson (47.5%)
Emerson vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson 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 Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Bard College (81% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Emerson College earn on average $7,600 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $41,600)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $2,694 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,194)
- Emerson graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($242 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/